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Recent Examples of archness
There can be a whisper-fine line between feature and bug, and in its persistent thickness and archness of atmosphere, Cold War Choir Practice slides right up to that boundary and perches there.
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2026
Paul Feig, who directed the dark, preschool-parent crime comedy A Simple Favor and its 2025 sequel, brought the same archness to his Housemaid movie.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2026
Paul Feig, who directed the dark, preschool-parent crime comedy A Simple Favor and its 2025 sequel, brought the same archness to his Housemaid movie.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for archness
Noun
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There is her coyness about her future plans, and her own recent memoir.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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The Hunting Wives strips away any coyness about sexuality in the first three minutes of episode one.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
1 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Still, the pure rascality in these extravagant self-inventions shouldn’t be overlooked.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
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Naturally, such rascality didn't do overall fuel economy any favors; in fact, my average was just 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) over the course of 125 miles at the E 350's helm.—
Peter Nelson,
Ars Technica,
18 Apr. 2024
Noun
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Mustard and vinegar provide the devilment for a flavorful bite, particularly when topped with a scattering of scallions and paprika.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
5 Feb. 2025
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But even if truffles are beyond your pay grade, there is plenty of enjoyment to be had in the sheer devilment portrayed in this informative and appetizing book.—
Eugenia Bone,
WSJ,
10 July 2019
Noun
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Dancing spirits, dressed in Victorian-era garb, stir up devilry as the night unfolds.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Oct. 2025
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If Michael Jackson moonwalked so that Prince could show us the face of God with his brain-melting 2007 set, the NFL’s reaction to Fox’s inspired bit of devilry set the stage for the league’s eventual takeover of the American psyche.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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To ask you to step into the parlor was Maggie’s favorite waggery, the divisions of her cabin being purely imaginary.—
Gertrude A. Zerr,
Harper's magazine,
22 July 2019
Noun
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Vanlab includes a portable single-hob induction cooker that campers can plug directly into the PV5's electrical socket to take advantage of the van's vehicle-to-load capability.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
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The best Black Friday kitchen appliance deals: An induction hob with a bridge burner for your griddle: Frigidaire Gallery 30 in.—
Emily Farris,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Nov. 2025
Noun
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From artwork and textiles to throw pillows and statues, there are endless ways to incorporate the natural playfulness and charm animals offer.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2026
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The hotel-crisp percale is made even more dignified with a thick blue stripe around its border, giving a plain white duvet insert a sense of playfulness and occasion.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Archness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/archness. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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