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as in ruse
a clever often underhanded means to achieve an end
tried every knack I knew to get him to spill the beans
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as in talent
a special and usually inborn ability
a jazz musician with an incredible knack for improvisation
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Recent Examples of knack
For years, Campbell’s career as an in-demand turntablist has overshadowed his knack for crafting visual narratives.
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Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2025
White also has a knack for assembling fantastic casts, and he’s done it again here, with Posey stealing scenes and making memes as proudly old-fashioned matriarch Victoria, who pairs an airy superiority with a taste for prescription pills.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 13 Feb. 2025
Ken had a knack for bringing joy and laughter to any gathering.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Between her standout performance at the Roast of Tom Brady and her knack for turning uncomfortable truths into killer punchlines, she’s definitely earned her spot as one of comedy’s most reliably funny voices.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 30 Jan. 2025
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Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2025
White also has a knack for assembling fantastic casts, and he’s done it again here, with Posey stealing scenes and making memes as proudly old-fashioned matriarch Victoria, who pairs an airy superiority with a taste for prescription pills.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 13 Feb. 2025
Ken had a knack for bringing joy and laughter to any gathering.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Between her standout performance at the Roast of Tom Brady and her knack for turning uncomfortable truths into killer punchlines, she’s definitely earned her spot as one of comedy’s most reliably funny voices.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knack
Noun
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The idea of doctors posing as podcasters to make men more suggestible is already a winner, but the language the doctors employ to complete the ruse ratchets up the comedy.—
Joe Berkowitz,
Vulture,
26 Jan. 2025
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Is this to maintain the ruse of amateurism to go along with the players’ professed allegiance to and love of this particular university, however temporary?—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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With his calm demeanor and distinctive baritone, Biggie exhibited a rare talent for painting pictures with his bars, delivering a complex rhyme scheme of double entendres and metaphors that has kept him on the Mount Rushmore of rap for any true connoisseur of the genre.—
Shirley Halperin for The Hollywood Reporter,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2025
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As powerful as the winners' speeches, these moments are a true celebration of the talent that has reshaped the art of movie storytelling.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Luckily, there’s one easy trick that the most trustworthy, relatable and likable people use.—
Ellen Hendriksen, Contributor,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2025
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Attendees will learn tricks of baiting and setting humane traps, which are on loan with a fully refundable deposit if they are returned in good condition, as well as how to transport cats safely.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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His aptitude for pitching, Cotham said, was more advanced than anyone he’s known at that age.—
Matt Gelb,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Jordan Bianchi and Jeff Gluck, The Athletic: Gluck took Christopher Bell, citing the upped numbers of Toyotas on the road this year and Bell’s aptitude as an all-around racer.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Feb. 2025
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The 22-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury came after a yearslong federal investigation and alleged Madigan participated in an array of bribery and extortion schemes from 2011 to 2019 aimed at using the power of his office for personal gain.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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Since Glossip’s 1998 conviction as the alleged orchestrator of a murder-for-hire scheme targeting his boss, Oklahoma City motel owner Barry Van Treese, a raft of issues with his prosecution has surfaced, coinciding with a shift of political winds now at the inmate’s back.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This two day conference will have more of an institutional flair.—
Aaron Stanley,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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His burgeoning jazz-funk had a cinematic flair that flowered on his soundtrack for the seminal blaxploitation film Coffy in 1973.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2025
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Sessions run three hours daily, three days weekly, with customizable timing and full device access outside therapy.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Nelson was charged with one count of malicious destruction of property, explosives or incendiary devices use, felony criminal mischief and criminal attempt to commit felonies, according to a news release from the Loveland Police Department.—
Pilar Arias,
Fox News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Many have encouraged others to lean into their unique journeys, explaining that personal style is a reflection of trial and error, not just an inherent gift.—
Daisy Maldonado,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
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Many founders may seek to hand off their organization, but do it only after working with the board to implement a new strategic plan as a parting gift.—
Patrick Riccards,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Knack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knack. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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