sleight

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Recent Examples of sleight Spending more time with these two main characters as people and not pieces in a shifting sleight-of-hand exercise might give the strong performances a chance to assert themselves more. Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2023 That's when the Wildcats caught fire from outside, thanks to Nowell's sleight-of-hand passing that kept MSU defenders guessing. Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, 24 Mar. 2023 In Gustafson’s version of a play commonly called a fumblerooski, sleight-of-hand was only half the trick. Dallas News, 18 Aug. 2022 Whatever its relevance, that passage can stand as a fascinating exposé of a supposedly gifted medium as nothing more than a sleight-of-hand artist. Dennis Drabelle, Washington Post, 1 July 2022 See All Example Sentences for sleight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleight
Noun
  • The police investigation that followed included surveillance and a ruse where investigators answered local prostitution ads and were directed to the home.
    Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 16 June 2025
  • But this ruse is like the broader trans movement itself, which obliges you to deny the evidence dangling before your own eyes.
    The Editors, National Review, 4 June 2025
Noun
  • The three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 June 2025
  • The bold patterns add a touch of fun, and the bag’s ability to stand upright ensures easy packing and unpacking on busy beach days.
    Jené Luciani Sena 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, 28 June 2025
Noun
  • As a result, this could mark the beginning of a period of unprecedented financial agility, a thriving surge in competitiveness, and a mobile gaming industry that is finally designed with developers' success in mind.
    William Jones, USA Today, 25 June 2025
  • Global digital transformation spending is projected to reach $3.9 trillion by 2027, with enterprises investing heavily in technologies that promise greater agility, smarter automation and scalable innovation.
    David Henkin, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • This isn't the first time the former Sports Illustrated model has shared parenting tips and tricks.
    Clare Fisher, People.com, 23 June 2025
  • The magic trick is that Sunny gradually learned how to distinguish its POV from the characters’, showing empathy not only for the Gang’s victims, but also the Gang itself.
    Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2025
Noun
  • Shampoo’s grease-tackling prowess isn’t limited to kitchen grease stains.
    Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 23 June 2025
  • For his two-sport prowess, Stearns is the Orange County boys athlete of the year for the 2024-25 high school sports year.
    Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 19 June 2025
Noun
  • Several officers who either pleaded guilty or were convicted by a jury for their role in the corruption scheme had their felony convictions tossed out in favor of misdemeanors amid allegations of prosecutorial misconduct.
    Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2025
  • That will start with sharpening his knowledge of Kelly’s scheme.
    Tashan Reed, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Noun
  • For Boston, its outfield is loaded with talent, too, which makes Duran quite expendable.
    Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
  • Three-quarters of managers engaged in talent hoarding — discouraging top performers from pursuing internal opportunities to protect their own team’s performance.
    Nirit Cohen, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
Noun
  • The answer, both say, is passkeys — linking account security to device security.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
  • That device will operate similarly to the Meta product but better synchronize with the rest of the Apple ecosystem.
    Ani Freedman, Fortune, 20 June 2025

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“Sleight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleight. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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