conspiration

noun

Definition of conspirationnext
as in intrigue

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  1. intrigue
  2. scheme
  3. plot
Noun
  • Netizens proclaimed their affection for the rattan man, claiming a combination of intrigue, longing, and confusion.
    — Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Via Plinio, 32 Luca Marcellin’s 26-seat cocktail bar couples the conviviality of a neighborhood place with the intrigue of a speakeasy.
    — Jaclyn DeGiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of intrigue
Noun
  • Democrats, meanwhile, called the dividend proposal a vote-buying scheme.
    — Chad de Guzman, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Disney actor Erik von Detten is being sued for allegedly scamming an elderly couple in a bizarre precious-metals scheme.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of scheme
Noun
  • But wait, there’s more, because this election-stealing plot by immigrants certainly doesn’t stop at the state line.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The plot centers on a former police detective serving a life sentence who is diagnosed with terminal brain cancer.
    — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of plot
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“Conspiration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conspiration. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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