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Recent Examples of cagey As of late, Nintendo has also been somewhat cagey about things like voice actors and the specific studios developing its games. Jay Peters, The Verge, 17 Jan. 2025 This wry, lovelorn plaint is a cagey display of subtle dynamics and counterpoint on a lone electric guitar. Jon Pareles, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025 This was a very tough spot against a big, cagey Vegas team that’s been constructed like something of a reverse image of the Canucks. Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024 During a 2022 interview with The Hollywood Reporter to promote his Kevin Hart-Mark Wahlberg comedy Me Time, Hamburg was cagey when asked if another Meet the Parents sequel could happen. Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for cagey
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cagey
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, with its slick production values and big stars, Doctor Odyssey is expensive to produce.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 27 June 2025
  • The unapologetic embracing of social platforms and creators has also resulted in a record $8 Million raised from donors to help continue the slick social messaging push to November’s General Mayoral election.
    Jason Davis, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Adjective
  • And compared to past conflicts, the American public—especially young people—are far more hesitant about war.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
  • Looking Forward With the treatment landscape in such upheaval, experts are hesitant to predict what the future of obesity and diabetes treatment will look like.
    Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 23 June 2025
Adjective
  • With wit and cunning, the protagonists navigate the ever-present systems of oppression that encircle them and their relationships.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 June 2025
  • President Trump does not exhibit Bismarck’s cunning, inscrutability, or proclivity for complicated diplomacy.
    Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review, 24 June 2025
Adjective
  • Set during the American Revolutionary War, this historical drama features Mel Gibson as Benjamin Martin, a peaceful farmer who becomes a reluctant war hero after his family is threatened.
    Jené Luciani Sena may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
  • According to the most recent survey conducted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), sentiment among U.S. homebuilders is now at its lowest level since 2022, as many are forced to cut prices and offer incentives to entice reluctant buyers.
    Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Adjective
  • Amazon is stocked with tons of cute coin purses that capture the kawaii aesthetic of Japanese street style.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2025
  • Pair this long-line padded sports bra crop tank with a pair of leggings for a cute athletic look.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
Adjective
  • But another piece of it is in the dubious nature of the state’s creation.
    Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 20 June 2025
  • The inconsistency of the geographical settings goes hand in hand with the how their American protagonists are depicted as inept operators whose heroism is ambiguous Soon after his arrival in Saigon, Andrews mistakes an advertisement for a dubious massage parlor as a clue from a local contact.
    H.M.A. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 18 June 2025
Adjective
  • Then a giant sunflower will blossom into my email directory, thanks to a wily plant nursery eager for a sale.
    Danny Heitman, Christian Science Monitor, 17 June 2025
  • Still, there’s a lot of wily, seasoned talent in that squad, including Sergio Ramos, Óliver Torres and Lucas Ocampos, who know a thing or two about the big stage.
    Brett Koremenos, New York Times, 13 June 2025
Adjective
  • Were these the shrewd moves of a wunderkind on the doorstep of a historic election upset?
    Eric Lach, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
  • The Thunder’s championship run was the product of shrewd front office decisions, patient development, and a little bit of luck.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 23 June 2025

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