How to Use sneaky in a Sentence

sneaky

adjective
  • It's a sneaky way of getting people to buy something they don't need.
  • They make it look like you're getting a lot more than you really are. It's a sneaky trick.
  • The singer teased fans with a sneaky-sweet pic of the pair lounging on the couch.
    Lydia Price, PEOPLE.com, 22 June 2017
  • To reach those teams, the Popes will face a road that is sneaky tough.
    Mark Stewart, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 6 July 2018
  • Here’s a sneaky peak at our space— find us in booth 1010 !
    Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 3 Mar. 2020
  • The sneaky good part of OSU’s defense is its play up front against the run.
    oregonlive, 25 Nov. 2022
  • Plus, some sneaky stuff the actor used to prank his guests.
    Pamela Wright, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Still, this has a sneaky chance to right things for the Dolphins, too.
    Dave Hyde, sun-sentinel.com, 4 Oct. 2021
  • In a world thirsty for water, lawns are a sneaky siphon.
    Dan Zak, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2022
  • Tap or click here for 5 sneaky eBay scams to watch out for.
    Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2020
  • Aside from that, the Bengals could be a sneaky play in week one.
    Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
  • Most of these sneaky kids are grown now, and the days of sneaking are over.
    Lily Jackson | Ljackson@al.com, al.com, 29 June 2019
  • Davis is a sneaky player stashed deep on the depth chart.
    Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
  • This might be the sneaky-fun game of the entire weekend.
    Eddie Timanus, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2021
  • This cozy recipe is quick and easy to make, thanks to a sneaky shortcut.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
  • There’s also sneaky depth in the SEC, with six teams making the 68-team field.
    Laine Higgins, WSJ, 14 Mar. 2022
  • The sneaky Sheltie disappeared from the sitter in the March 7 video.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
  • Some sneaky snow squalls could cause a few headaches on the roads Tuesday.
    Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2025
  • This would be a sneaky good pick for a shaky Ravens offense.
    Gentry Estes, The Courier-Journal, 5 Feb. 2018
  • The first-time All-Star has sneaky power and once hit four home runs in a game.
    Scott Boeck, USA TODAY, 11 July 2018
  • The dog in the painting looks a lot like our puggle, who is just as sneaky.
    Françoise Mouly, The New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2019
  • Ah, Cary Elwes has a sneaky plan to drive Brooke Shields out of the castle.
    Emma Specter, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2021
  • The real world has a sneaky way of intruding on the hoopla.
    Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Sep. 2017
  • And there’s like sneaky entrances into the stages.
    Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Pick up these sneaky wide-leg sweatpants, which remind us of Stewart’s low-key bottoms.
    Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
  • Ceiling fans and light fixtures are sneaky dirt collectors, but can be a pain to clean if they’re located beyond your reach.
    Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Most of the time public land toms will be sneaky and elusive.
    Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Sleeping with, or without, a pillow may have a sneaky impact on your health.
    Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Offensive line, in general, is a sneaky need for the Broncos.
    Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The Mom alum oozed cool in an all-black ensemble with sneaky sultry details.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 8 Apr. 2026

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