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Noun
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In that environment, secrecy can carry risks.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
14 Mar. 2026 -
The combination of Israel’s undeclared arsenal and Iran’s nuclear ambitions has created what many analysts describe as a tense strategic balance, one that relies heavily on deterrence and secrecy.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Mar. 2026
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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
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Bilas also called out hypocrisy among talking heads and fans about loyalty being far gone as the transfer portal has become more popular than ever.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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The hypocrisy is astounding to me.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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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
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But what surprised me most about these curls was the stealthiness of the burn.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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Giljov’s stealthiness paid off with a stunning image of two male saigas going horn to horn on the banks of a lake during a competitive breeding season.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
15 Aug. 2025
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Ron’s crusade against corporate shadiness (and shoddiness) never generates much suspense.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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Allen’s combo of flip insincerity and kindly concern is a terrific treat, recalling Bill Murray at his doofy best.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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In an era of skepticism, audiences quickly detect insincerity.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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It’s been dried, stripped of bark, sanded to silky smoothness, stained, sealed and painstakingly carved.—
Kathy Gurchiek,
AJC.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Some include increased smoothness, tightness, and hydration, plus reduced wrinkles, inflammation, sagging, and age spots.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Treacherousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treacherousness. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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