as in deceptive
given to or marked by cheating and deception
warned her not to trust the duplicitous art dealer
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Recent Examples of duplicitous
Because, to a certain extent, Molina is duplicitous, not in a negative way, but as a way of survival.
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2025
Soon, the entire room was awash with clippings, each detailing a different duplicitous scheme — a depressing reflection of how scam culture was taking over my country, eroding our trust in each other.
—Snigdha Poonam, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
Unfortunately, my mom was irresponsible and even duplicitous about money many times over the years.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
With Jackson as the criminal mastermind, Green as his duplicitous wife and Fleder (Runaway Jury) behind the camera, Just Play Dead has the cast and hook to tempt both streamers and theatrical buyers.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
See All Example Sentences for duplicitous
Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2025
Soon, the entire room was awash with clippings, each detailing a different duplicitous scheme — a depressing reflection of how scam culture was taking over my country, eroding our trust in each other.
—Snigdha Poonam, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
Unfortunately, my mom was irresponsible and even duplicitous about money many times over the years.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
With Jackson as the criminal mastermind, Green as his duplicitous wife and Fleder (Runaway Jury) behind the camera, Just Play Dead has the cast and hook to tempt both streamers and theatrical buyers.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
See All Example Sentences for duplicitous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for duplicitous
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Until now, New York only prohibited deceptive practices, but starting February 2026 the Attorney General can pursue companies for conduct that causes substantial consumer harm or takes advantage of consumers’ lack of understanding even if no fraud is involved.—
AJ Dhaliwal,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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This deceptive categorization is devoid of reality and misleads the American public.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Jan. 2026
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Prosecutors said Greenlee used her position to steal from the Morgan Hill business’s bank account, writing fraudulent checks and opening two credit cards in her name.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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There are direct losses such as fraudulent transactions, ransom payments and emergency IT or forensic costs.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Move the plants to a shady, sheltered outdoor spot for increasing lengths of time each day, over a period of seven to 14 days.—
Kerry Michaels,
The Spruce,
21 Jan. 2026
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Trees can increase residential property value by 10 percent or more and attract new businesses, residents, and tourism by providing shady and more inviting walkways and parking lots.—
Richard Mason,
Arkansas Online,
18 Jan. 2026
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Like the other characters in the book, Harper is a stock figure, the brainiac child, but her fearlessness in the face of a crumbling, dishonest world reinvigorates the type.—
Hannah Gold,
New Yorker,
21 Jan. 2026
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The American public gained a negative impression of McCarthy–many seeing him as bullying, reckless, and dishonest.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
16 Jan. 2026
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Descend its famously crooked path, flanked by cascading hydrangeas and storybook Edwardian homes—then watch cars zigzag through eight tight switchbacks while tourists crowd the sidewalks, snapping photos of its surreal descent.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Byrne and Dumars get drawn into a conspiracy surrounding a colossal stash of illicit money, which is coveted by cartel leaders and crooked cops alike.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Duplicitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duplicitous. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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