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Adjective
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There are more subtle links between the franchises as well, like the casting of Cameron Brown as the Drone Synth in the film.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025 -
Lucky Step Platform Sneakers These brown suede platform sneakers give a subtle lift while staying super comfortable thanks to memory foam insoles and arch support.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Fueled by vengeance and cunning ambition, Ashur rises from betrayal and bloodshed to seize power, gouging out a place for the House of Ashur in a new arena full of violence, desire, and twisted loyalty.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
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The elaborate scheme, masterminded by members of four Mafia families in collusion with celebrity athletes, ensnared unsuspecting victims, bleeding them of over $7 million through cunning deception, prosecutors said in the indictment.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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From the pass rush to a wily secondary to one of the most explosive offensive weapons in the game in wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, the Rams have had plenty to focus on in the four days in between games.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
17 Dec. 2025
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But Semones is too wily of a musician to let that ride for the entire song.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
2 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Foster had written a speech that was artful and elusive.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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Tables That Invite You to Snack and Savor Grazing remains the go-to approach for home entertaining, with hosts embracing abundant, artful spreads that feel effortless yet elevated.—
Colleen Sullivan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Reduce Food Sources Eliminating entry points should reduce some rodent problems, but mice are crafty and will continue to seek shelter indoors if there are tasty snacks drawing them in.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
7 Jan. 2026
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Make Something New For the crafty type, a large blanket can be upcycled into several things, depending on its condition.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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As Halloween approaches, investors seem fearful that good credit performance may be more trick than treat.—
Telis Demos,
WSJ,
21 Oct. 2022
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If the high cost of it all is more trick than treat for you, here are several ways to turn your already smart home into a spook-tacularly genius haunted house.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA TODAY,
28 Oct. 2021
Adjective
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Not only is her delivery hilarious, but having Forest Whitaker’s daughter play an unabashed Hollywood nepo baby is a sly bit of meta casting that pays off big time here.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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In a performance space that felt more like an extended living room than a club, Keith Richards surveyed the crowd and flashed a sly smile.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Finding the right shade can be surprisingly tricky.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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That’s been a tricky one to try and get right without being heavy-handed and being fair to everyone on both sides of that conversation.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Subtile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subtile. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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