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Adjective
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The model predicts target expressions from subtle initial facial changes.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026 -
Amazon Essentials Pointed-Toe Flat Want a subtle lift without having to wear heels?—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Varner described the creatures as diabolically cunning, destructive, and nocturnal.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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The show followed Jonathan Pine (Tom Hiddleston), a former British military officer who goes undercover to help take down Richard Roper (Hugh Laurie), a cunning, amoral arms dealer helping to destabilize the Middle East.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The girls’ depictions also owes a debt to the wily, precocious protagonists of children’s literature, from the perpetually home-alone Pippi Longstocking to those eccentric enrollees at Louis Sachar’s Wayside School series.—
Niela Orr,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2026
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Tony Jefferson, the wily vet, was everywhere.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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
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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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And in a sly anti-AI message, the pet-centric company BARK just released an ad (including on Disney+) that’s directed by a dog, or at least DP’ed by one.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Jan. 2026
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Robustly packed with over 30 tracks, including 16 exclusive to the standard edition, the project captures their signature blend of raw honesty, sly wit, and dry humor.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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 16 Jan. 2026.
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