as in slippery
hard to find, capture, or isolate
the giant squid is one of the ocean's most elusive inhabitants
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Recent Examples of elusive
The nature of cryptocurrency is that it’s meant to seem like a shiny new object, one that’s heady and elusive enough to feel just out of reach.
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Even after criminal convictions, civil judgments and years of litigation, Schwartz remained elusive to the people seeking answers or accountability.
—Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 20 Apr. 2026
Brock Nelson finally filled the elusive second-line center slot.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
His task is to get Miami one step further and win the program’s sixth national title, which has proven elusive in the last two decades.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Even after criminal convictions, civil judgments and years of litigation, Schwartz remained elusive to the people seeking answers or accountability.
—Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 20 Apr. 2026
Brock Nelson finally filled the elusive second-line center slot.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
His task is to get Miami one step further and win the program’s sixth national title, which has proven elusive in the last two decades.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elusive
Adjective
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Weather in SoCal this week Rain is expected to hit Southern California, enough to create slippery conditions for the Tuesday afternoon commute in Los Angeles County.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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This is just another example of a very vocal minority getting their way while the rest of us normies stand around and scratch our heads, wondering how the slope got so damn slippery.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Yet transforming lived experience from transient memory into actionable data introduces profound friction.—
Celina Yong,
STAT,
16 Apr. 2026
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But some officials, like Miami Beach Commissioner Alex Fernandez, say these short-term rental buildings come with some of the same problems as traditional Airbnbs, like driving up rents for nearby residences and contributing to a more transient feeling in a neighborhood.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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During the chase, Leatherman used highly dangerous evasive moves on local roads, open fields and residential properties, court documents show.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Colapinto moved to defend, but with a rapid closing speed, Bearman was forced to take evasive action before slipping onto the grass, losing control of his car and smashing into the barriers.—
Sahil Kapur,
NBC news,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Elusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elusive. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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