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cardsharp

noun

variants or cardsharper

Definition of cardsharp

as in schemer

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Recent Examples of cardsharp The yarn Guimarães tells about encountering one of his idols, a storied cardsharp who could effortlessly pull off any sleight of hand necessary to tilt a high-stakes game in his favor, gets lost in the shuffle of the show’s activities. — Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2020

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Noun

Matt Damon plays Odysseus as a gruff, practical tactician, rather than an energetically inventive and morally dubious schemer.

— Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
The Intrigue, Silvia Moreno-Garcia (July 14) Advertisement For a handsome schemer in Mexico during the 1940s, love and longing may be the best way to an income.

— Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026

Definition of schemer

Noun

Then in the 1980s, vinyl plotters came on the market, and people started using those machines to cut out letters for signs.

— Clio Chang, Curbed, 22 June 2026
The plotters behind the coup had rolled tanks down the main streets, parking them at strategic locations all over the city.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 June 2026

Definition of plotter

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Anyone from a Hollywood Goth to a streetwear enthusiast to your average Hollywood slickster looking for something streamlined and stylish will find something here.

— Max Berlinger, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2022
The jive talker, the role of slang-slinging slickster, has been picked up by Slick, Junkyard Dog and the Godfather.

— Jeremy Harriot, The Root, 1 Sep. 2017

Definition of slickster

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The sneak peak shows fan-favorite winners Bryce and Trinity reunite with their fellow Islanders at a live taping at Universal Studios Hollywood, where tensions are high.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Elsewhere at the event, Debbie and Ryan sneak into a room to hook up.

— Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of sneak

Noun

Department store Macy’s highlights sporty prep, statement sneakers, denim, and activewear as key trends for the 2026 back-to-school period, chiming with analyst predictions.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
Add the chicest pair of clogs, slim-line sneakers, and the most versatile trench below to your cart.

— Anna Traver, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of sneaker

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