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
Even more elusive than TDEs are kilonovas, explosive bursts of light that occur when two neutron stars smash together and merge.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 July 2025
One of the most famous and elusive literary mysteries in English literature has finally been solved.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 16 July 2025
The passage of the Big Beautiful Bill highlights the broader challenge facing climate finance globally: political will remains the most critical — and elusive — resource.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 14 July 2025
The Bottom Line: Making Time for Wisdom Wisdom remains elusive but essential.
—Melanie Hughes, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 July 2025
One of the most famous and elusive literary mysteries in English literature has finally been solved.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 16 July 2025
The passage of the Big Beautiful Bill highlights the broader challenge facing climate finance globally: political will remains the most critical — and elusive — resource.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 14 July 2025
The Bottom Line: Making Time for Wisdom Wisdom remains elusive but essential.
—Melanie Hughes, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elusive
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Plus, Korean face masks, often featuring ingredients novel to American customers such as snail mucin, in unique textures like collagen-rich masks known for their slippery jelly feel—leads to a whole lot of variety.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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Airlines are responsible for de-icing their aircraft, however, airport personnel prepare for and respond to ice accumulation that can lead to slippery walkways, roadways, runways, and any other impacts to the airport infrastructure.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
7 July 2025
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Its science objectives include understanding the structure and evolution of the universe, mapping the Milky Way and observing transient astronomical events, but it is also set to revolutionize the detection of interstellar objects (ISOs).—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
18 July 2025
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In addition, a report published in 2016 notes that 94% of Latinos under 18 are U.S.-born, and the majority speak fluent English, underscoring that Latinos are not a transient or external group; they are deeply embedded in the American economy, workforce and future.—
Ana Valdez,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Like Gellar, Brandy had been evasive in pre-release interviews, making her appearance more surprising — and, thanks to the way Robinson ties all the films in the series together, more satisfying.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
19 July 2025
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Today’s missile threats are faster, stealthier and more evasive than ever.—
Paul Lipman,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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“Elusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elusive. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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