con artist
noun
variants
or con man
or US confidence man
: a person who tricks other people in order to get their money
The couple lost their savings to a con artist who told them he was an investment broker.
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The attention attracts con artist Jacob (Robbie Allen), who sends three clumsy thieves led by Kodiak (Richmond) to steal the kangaroo and appease the wealthy Kathryn (Kinmont) and her ailing son.
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William Earl, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
Taylor-Joy, who also serves as executive producer on the series, stars as con artist Lucky, who is forced to go on the run when a multi-million-dollar heist goes sideways.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
Based on Marissa Stapley's novel of the same name, Taylor-Joy takes on the role of the titular con artist, who is forced to go on the run following a botched heist.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 3 Feb. 2026
In many ways a template for modern romantic comedies, the film has Stanwyck playing a sharp con artist looking to hustle Fonda’s naïve, wealthy herpetologist while on an ocean liner.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
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William Earl, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
Taylor-Joy, who also serves as executive producer on the series, stars as con artist Lucky, who is forced to go on the run when a multi-million-dollar heist goes sideways.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
Based on Marissa Stapley's novel of the same name, Taylor-Joy takes on the role of the titular con artist, who is forced to go on the run following a botched heist.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 3 Feb. 2026
In many ways a template for modern romantic comedies, the film has Stanwyck playing a sharp con artist looking to hustle Fonda’s naïve, wealthy herpetologist while on an ocean liner.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for con artist
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“Con artist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/con%20artist. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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