trickish

Definition of trickishnext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for trickish
Adjective
  • As Halloween approaches, investors seem fearful that good credit performance may be more trick than treat.
    Telis Demos, WSJ, 21 Oct. 2022
  • 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
  • While ground teams are tracking the birds, the search remains tricky because the eagles are flighted birds, the group said.
    Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
  • The tricky part is how the club’s younger players will respond to adversity.
    Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • However, he was later granted a new trial after a judge ruled that star witness Duane Deaver, a State Bureau of Investigation crime lab agent, provided misleading and false testimony, per WRAL.
    Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
  • The Cass County Emergency Services Board, National Weather Service and Everbridge are investigating the cause of the misleading notifications.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Vargas has been crafty on the base paths, recording five steals on five attempts.
    Data Skrive, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Feel free to try any creative, crafty endeavor such as jewelry making or air-dry clay building.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Apple has had some trouble with that wily new technology, in part because large language models can be unreliable, and Apple’s whole, like, ~thing~ is quality.
    Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Bruce struggles with basic parrot tasks because of his missing top beak, and this has led him to develop other wily work-arounds.
    Elizabeth Anne Brown, Scientific American, 20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • As Michael moves into solo stardom and makes cunning business moves, the film captures how his seemingly naive idealism was also a form of ambition.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Past friends and former associates described him to me as an exceptionally cunning con man, a consummate charmer, and a womanizer.
    Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Standout deals this year include a Joanna Gaines area rug that’s designed to handle the elements, a sturdy bench that doubles as sneaky outdoor storage, and a luxe beanbag chair that’s perfect for movies under the stars.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Best Way Day Storage Deals Add more storage space to your home with sneaky storage options like this round ottoman and spacious sideboard, as well as more classic solutions like a nine-drawer dresser, TV stand, and charming bookshelf.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Throughout her trip to the United States, the Queen has reliably chosen British designers in a subtle showing of sartorial support of her homeland.
    Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Such subtle tweaks in rhythm and resolution are more subtle, and more rewarding, than a straightforward joke-and-punchline setup.
    Alison Herman, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Trickish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trickish. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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