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also cageyness
1
as in intelligence
exceptional discernment and judgment especially in practical matters
most consumers should possess sufficient caginess to see through that scam
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2
as in cunning
skill in achieving one's ends through indirect, subtle, or underhanded means
the lawyer's celebrated caginess makes her the first choice of the hopelessly guilty
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caginess
Noun
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If intelligence compounds as Nadella predicts, this time there will be a real first-mover advantage that didn’t exist in the internet era.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026 -
Examples could include processing Earth observation data from satellites, military or intelligence data processing, scientific computing related to space missions, or specialized computing for satellites and other space assets.—
Sven Bilén,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
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For everyone else, including this freelance journalist without an expense account, the approach is more like a military-level obstacle course designed to test your cunning and will.—
Jada Yuan,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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The quality that drew Kurosawa to Yonezawa’s novel in the first place is not valor or cunning but something considerably less heroic.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Most recently, his stunning lead performance in Project Hail Mary captivated audiences around the world, proving his extraordinary ability to carry a film with grace, wit, and profound emotional power.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
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The event, which was attended by the players' family and close friends, featured a performance by A Boogie wit da Hoodie and a champagne toast by star point guard Brunson with his teammates.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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The Roots Picnic freestyle is not from that tradition of subtlety.—
Jayson Buford,
Rolling Stone,
3 June 2026
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The subtlety and mundanity of life is funny enough.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Can the Democrats of 2026 muster equal shrewdness and toughness?—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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Humble but strong, philosophical but pragmatic, Kingsley's interpretation of the leader manages to balance both his spirituality and shrewdness, simultaneously demystifying an icon while also adding another layer to the legend.—
Devan Coggan,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The harp is not an instrument of slyness, wryness, or the earth.—
Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
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Like the tricksters of myth, there’s depth to their slyness.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Feb. 2026
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As gardens contributed to the beauty and splendor of Hadrian’s Villa, the latest discoveries offer an unprecedented insight into how these green spaces were organized and maintained.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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The firm’s quantum services are timely guideposts for where the technology is in terms of readiness, what industry demand looks like, and how others can use these insights to plan their quantum strategy.—
Dr. Jonathan Reichental,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Mike Bowman, designer, furniture industry expert, and director of marketing for Harmonia Living, says this trend relies on furnishings to bring artfulness to a space—rather than just functionality.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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There is a real seriousness to the score — the scheming bad-guy music has the artfulness of Prokofiev, and even the sneaking-around cues have musical integrity and structure.—
Tim Greiving,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Caginess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caginess. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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