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as in ruses
a clever often underhanded means to achieve an end
tried every knack I knew to get him to spill the beans
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as in talents
a special and usually inborn ability
a jazz musician with an incredible knack for improvisation
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Recent Examples of knacks
At least Stijn Verhoeven and Ewa Mroczkowska’s nuanced production design for the interiors, including bourgeois homes full of kitschy knick-knacks, anonymous office spaces and frigidly austere villas, tell a story of their own about the material culture of the era.
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Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026
And there are all sorts of knick-knacks — from hair clips to birdhouses that her dad makes.
—Bo Evans, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
These aren’t just knick knacks that will end up forgotten in the back of a closet.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Flamingo Island Flea Market Just off I-75 awaits a cornucopia of vintage decor, houseplants, pottery, and other knick-knacks.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2026
The former country farmhouse feel with shelves full of knick-knacks above the dining booths and mismatched coffee cups waiting on the tables has been replaced with more minimalist decor.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Other items will also be available, such as jewelry, curios, knick-knacks, puzzles and more.
—Andrea Manes, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
Using social media to get the word out, @phxtrinkettrade and @garfieldtrinkettrade have created boxes full of assorted knick-knacks that people can come and trade, from stickers and bookmarks to mini figurines and crystals.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Best Wayfair New Year Super Sale Decor Deals If your home feels bare after packing away holiday knick-knacks, consider adding a decorative touch to liven things up.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026
And there are all sorts of knick-knacks — from hair clips to birdhouses that her dad makes.
—Bo Evans, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
These aren’t just knick knacks that will end up forgotten in the back of a closet.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Flamingo Island Flea Market Just off I-75 awaits a cornucopia of vintage decor, houseplants, pottery, and other knick-knacks.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2026
The former country farmhouse feel with shelves full of knick-knacks above the dining booths and mismatched coffee cups waiting on the tables has been replaced with more minimalist decor.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Other items will also be available, such as jewelry, curios, knick-knacks, puzzles and more.
—Andrea Manes, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
Using social media to get the word out, @phxtrinkettrade and @garfieldtrinkettrade have created boxes full of assorted knick-knacks that people can come and trade, from stickers and bookmarks to mini figurines and crystals.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Best Wayfair New Year Super Sale Decor Deals If your home feels bare after packing away holiday knick-knacks, consider adding a decorative touch to liven things up.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knacks
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The New York Colored American reported that some offers of short-term work for Black men — moving livestock to or from Kentucky, for example — were ruses that ended with kidnappings.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Many suspect a spam call and don't pick up the phone, leading foundation staff to sometimes devise ruses.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Documentary Festival’s industry arm, Agora, which runs parallel to the fest’s 28th edition, has stayed true to its core principles, providing a platform for both emerging and established talents while offering a welcome space for voices to be heard.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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Shelley spawned the entire genre of modern science fiction; today’s talents often feel like remix artists.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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The dog, whose name was Buckshot, continued a tradition that started in the late 1970s, where the dog performed tricks at MSU events.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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The 100% tactical success turned more on James Bond tricks than Tom Clancy technology.—
Robert A. Pape,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Perfect for the birthdays or any celebration, these gifts capture the wonder and nostalgia that only Disney can deliver.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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One of her weirdest gifts to rock & roll culture has turned out to be one of her most enduring — a T-shirt.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
4 Mar. 2026
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Ratta warns of schemes targeting grandparents.—
Jennifer Bisram,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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The 22-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury came after a yearslong federal investigation and alleged Madigan participated in an array of bribery and extortion schemes from 2011 to 2019 aimed at using the power of his office for personal gain.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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This model reflects Japan’s long-standing corporate culture, which prioritizes new hires for their general potential—their aptitudes and aspirations, as opposed to their current skill sets or university majors—and then trains them on the job.—
GRACIA LIU-FARRER,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Nov. 2025
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More money is apt to make homeschooling worse and far less tailored to the individual student and their interests and aptitudes by encouraging parents to substitute pricey group programs for the requisite effort of individualized instruction.—
Marie Sapirie,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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The Natives in his book are largely presented as plot devices, not flesh-and-blood individuals.—
Carolina A. Miranda,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2026
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The New York Times reported Wednesday that Kennedy wrote a letter to universities in January suggesting 71 topics, including food allergies, dietary supplements, wearable devices, composting and crop rotation.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
5 Mar. 2026
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Produced by Cuban hitmakers Nando Pro and La Companioni, the song is an uplifting urban-tropical fusion with flairs of reparto music towards the end.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Knacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knacks. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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