DUPER Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

duper

noun

as in dissembler

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Noun

With sister Coco a gifted painter and her brother, Raymond, a master counterfeiter, the two end up in the middle of a scheme with a down-on-his-luck millionaire.

— Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026

Definition of counterfeiter

Noun

The Coens’ script really leans into the idea of Ulysses/Odysseus as a clever trickster fond of disguises and schemes.

— Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 18 July 2026
Odysseus is a complex character known for being brilliant and crafty, but also being somewhat of an arrogant trickster.

— Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

Definition of trickster

Noun

The actors are perfectly cast, starting with Marmaï’s likable Antoine, the only player here not being the deceiver.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 12 May 2026
The film tells the true and twisted tale of a deceiver of land and folk, who, defying her birth as a woman, comported herself as a man and committed many a wicked deed.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 20 Jan. 2026

Definition of deceiver

Noun

Secret Service officials have also highlighted threats against Trump from foreign actors, including Iran—amid the ongoing war.

— Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Not only were fans hoping for it, but the actor had already been asked once before — and turned the opportunity down.

— Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of actor

Noun

Many are blatant copycats of existing titles, seemingly intended to trick readers into buying them.

— Will Oremus, The Atlantic, 27 July 2026
Germany’s leaders vow to bolster security at major events amid fears of copycat attacks, even as Amsterdam’s World Pride presses ahead, celebrating freedom and love under tighter watch.

— Geir Moulson, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026

Definition of copycat

Noun

The operator would get a $400,000 annual base fee, as well as incentive fees equal to 7% of gross revenues and food and beverage sales, and 15% of revenue from sponsorships and premium seating, according to the underlying city legislation.

— Tess Riski July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
The grid operator says Texas will need more power sources capable of running around the clock, including natural gas plants.

— S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 31 July 2026

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