knacks

plural of knack

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of knacks In addition to books for sale, there will be jewelry, curios, knick-knacks, puzzles and more available. Andrea Manes, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025 Mere knick-knacks, which have all disappeared with the vicissitudes of years. Adam Verner september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knacks
Noun
  • Episode 4 finds both Ellen and Julia throwing themselves headlong into plans that require them to keep up major ruses.
    Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • While Waddle can certainly handle the increase in targets, there’s some moderate concern in his ability to showcase his talents this week.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
  • An Emmy and Grammy award-winning singer, dancer, choreographer, actress, producer and television personality, Abdul has showcased her choreography talents both in front of and behind the camera over an illustrious career.
    Andrew McGowan, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Whether kids are learning tricks, competing with friends, or just marveling at the floating string, ZipString delivers the perfect mix of science, wonder and fun.
    Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
  • For more tips, tricks and the latest updates, make sure to sign up for our weekly newsletter.
    Janet W. Lee, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • What insights can gifts, tips and teeth give us?
    Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Beauty gifts can be hard to give.
    Caitlyn Martyn may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Reckless schemes like scaling up desalinated seawater transfers will only worsen the damage.
    Nik Kowsar, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Basic offensive schemes and defensive principles.
    Joe Vardon, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Students are sorted into these houses based on their personalities and magical aptitudes.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • As such, more will be required than a World Cup ticket, particularly because physical tickets are vulnerable to counterfeiting, while electronic devices, which may ordinarily be a way to show authentic tickets, are usually forbidden in consular buildings where interviews take place.
    Adam Crafton, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Nielsen’s streaming ratings cover viewing on TV sets only and don’t include minutes watched on computers or mobile devices.
    Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025

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“Knacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knacks. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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