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Recent Examples of slipperiness
The most destabilizing aspect of the music is neither the force of Simo Cell’s drums nor the slipperiness of Miniawy’s vocals, but the unpredictable way that their songs are structured.
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Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 25 Mar. 2026
This Rogue Machine production, directed by stage and screen veteran Oz Scott, may struggle with the slipperiness of Drury’s writing.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The crunchy Larkin Poe album embodies the musical slipperiness of Americana as an ideal, a carefree cruise through country, blues, rock, and soul; the Molly Tuttle album brims with the rustic zest of early Sheryl Crow.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
Occasionally, one slides to the floor, the slipperiness of silk on silk, a pool of gold and incandescence on the carpet.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
Most hardwood floors are ready for professional refinishing every 10 to 20 years to extend their life and correct long-term slipperiness issues.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026
The scientists found that the slipperiness did not depend on the speed, suggesting that frictional heating — which should increase with speed — isn’t what makes ice slippery.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 Dec. 2025
That slipperiness, and Scorigamis more broadly, have been the subject of deep study over the past year.
—Josh Levin, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2025
The patties themselves — two 3-ouncers; a combo of chuck, brisket and short rib — were bold and well-seasoned and dangerously flirting with the line between meaty juiciness and greasy slipperiness.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 25 Mar. 2026
This Rogue Machine production, directed by stage and screen veteran Oz Scott, may struggle with the slipperiness of Drury’s writing.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The crunchy Larkin Poe album embodies the musical slipperiness of Americana as an ideal, a carefree cruise through country, blues, rock, and soul; the Molly Tuttle album brims with the rustic zest of early Sheryl Crow.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
Occasionally, one slides to the floor, the slipperiness of silk on silk, a pool of gold and incandescence on the carpet.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
Most hardwood floors are ready for professional refinishing every 10 to 20 years to extend their life and correct long-term slipperiness issues.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026
The scientists found that the slipperiness did not depend on the speed, suggesting that frictional heating — which should increase with speed — isn’t what makes ice slippery.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 Dec. 2025
That slipperiness, and Scorigamis more broadly, have been the subject of deep study over the past year.
—Josh Levin, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2025
The patties themselves — two 3-ouncers; a combo of chuck, brisket and short rib — were bold and well-seasoned and dangerously flirting with the line between meaty juiciness and greasy slipperiness.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slipperiness
Noun
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And despite the Grand Hotel Belvedere's slickness, behind the scenes it is run according to the sweet sort of interdependence demanded by any small town but especially one so isolated.—
Alice Gregory,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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He was ruled offside, but the poor timing of his run takes nothing away from the slickness of the combination, nor the effectiveness of the tactic.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Why Metchie made sense for the Panthers The Panthers had a need for shiftiness at wide receiver.—
Mike Kaye
Updated March 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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That shiftiness can create room for him — and time for his teammates to get in position for a pass.—
The Athletic,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Undocumented immigrants venture from Mexico, often underestimating of the treachery of the landscape.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Jonathan Cute kept probing the murky realms between tourism and treachery.—
Adam Ciralsky,
Vanity Fair,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Like the tricksters of myth, there’s depth to their slyness.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Feb. 2026
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Ay, the superb slyness of that last response!—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These smaller, superficial doses can help minimize the appearance of pores, reduce oiliness, soften fine lines, and create a smoother overall finish without freezing your facial movements.—
Jenny Jin,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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Below, shop our nine favorite formulas that a suit a range of concerns, from oiliness and hair loss, to dryness and dandruff.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Mike Bowman, designer, furniture industry expert, and director of marketing for Harmonia Living, says this trend relies on furnishings to bring artfulness to a space—rather than just functionality.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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There is a real seriousness to the score — the scheming bad-guy music has the artfulness of Prokofiev, and even the sneaking-around cues have musical integrity and structure.—
Tim Greiving,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Humble but strong, philosophical but pragmatic, Kingsley's interpretation of the leader manages to balance both his spirituality and shrewdness, simultaneously demystifying an icon while also adding another layer to the legend.—
Devan Coggan,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
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Venusian shrewdness and Mercurian intelligence are coming together to boost your analytical powers — at least, in regard to your own finances.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That said, there are plenty of reasons — none involving any kind of partisan chicanery — that explain why California elections seems to drag on and vote totals shift as ballots are steadily counted.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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That said, there are plenty of reasons — none involving any kind of partisan chicanery — that explain why California elections seems to drag on and vote totals shift as ballots are steadily counted.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Slipperiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slipperiness. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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