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Adjective
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Tucked into a mansion-like building in Midtown, this Mediterranean-leaning lounge has been upgraded to offer a setting that feels like a naughty secret.—
Rafael Peña,
Miami Herald,
23 July 2025 -
There are many more unbelievable and naughty moments to come in Stalter’s career, to be sure.—
Elaina Patton,
IndieWire,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Why are there so many scandalous stories about diva misbehavior?—
Morgan Richter,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The show, which originally aired in 1992 and ran for six seasons on the BBC, follows the misbehaviors of two middle aged women: Patsy Stone and Eddy Monsoon.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
10 July 2025
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The report also found two other officers, commanders Makeba Lewis and Jared Thyssen, guilty of misconduct for not taking appropriate actions to address O'Malley's wrongdoings.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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Blain said Thursday in a press release sent by his attorney Robert Salgado of Counterpoint Legal that the recall effort – and multiple censure attempts – are not about misconduct.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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Filming Viral Invasions The wily tricks viruses use to infect human cells and reproduce are also under investigation.—
Katarina Zimmer,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Aug. 2025
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The summer soundtrack of our backyard is dominated by the awful, frantic scratching of squirrel claws against fence boards as the wily rodents scramble their way into my fig tree and onto my naughty list.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
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But when temptation stirs and hearts wander, the whole town gets caught up in a swirl of romance, mischief and melody.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
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But when temptation stirs and hearts wander, the whole town gets caught up in a swirl of romance, mischief, and melody.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Standout oysters and crafty snacks shine, with an effervescent beverage list that amplifies the fun factor.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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UConn’s third-ever one-and-done, McNeeley came off the bench in the Hornets’ opener against the Utah Jazz and impacted the game immediately, driving for a crafty finish and a three-point play in his first minute on the court.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Köhler specializes in cunning, tonally surprising films about cross-cultural disconnection, and Gavagai is his most ambitious and expansive film yet—a pinpoint-accurate account of moral crises and social biases, modern and ancient, internal and external.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
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But as the supervisors tweaked the incentives, a new form of cunning arose.—
Craig S. Smith,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Mustard and vinegar provide the devilment for a flavorful bite, particularly when topped with a scattering of scallions and paprika.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
5 Feb. 2025
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But even if truffles are beyond your pay grade, there is plenty of enjoyment to be had in the sheer devilment portrayed in this informative and appetizing book.—
Eugenia Bone,
WSJ,
10 July 2019
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“Troublemaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/troublemaking. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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