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as in cunning
clever at attaining one's ends by indirect and often deceptive means
the artful lawyer got the witness to admit he had been lying
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as in inventive
showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing
that kitchen gadget is an artful tool for extracting cherry pits
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as in virtuoso
accomplished with trained ability
that was an artful way to handle a very delicate situation
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Recent Examples of artful
But therapy in the great outdoors, even with stunning visuals and artful metaphors, can only take a show so far, though it’s greatly helped by Landau’s graceful direction, Melecio Estrella and Bandaloop’s vertical staging and an impressive supporting cast.
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Frank Rizzo, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
Even after 27 years in prison, Mandela was able to counter his bullies with patience, forgiveness, and artful negotiation.
—Dan Pontefract, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Neutral palettes and materials with elegant patina bring an easygoing yet polished look to Young’s interiors, and the designer collaborates closely with clients on spaces that showcase their passions, such as boutique-like closets and artful wine rooms.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2025
This particular pair—pulled straight from the Marc Jacobs archive—channels the spring 2023 iteration, crafted in distressed dove gray with artful rubbed detailing.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
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Frank Rizzo, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
Even after 27 years in prison, Mandela was able to counter his bullies with patience, forgiveness, and artful negotiation.
—Dan Pontefract, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Neutral palettes and materials with elegant patina bring an easygoing yet polished look to Young’s interiors, and the designer collaborates closely with clients on spaces that showcase their passions, such as boutique-like closets and artful wine rooms.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2025
This particular pair—pulled straight from the Marc Jacobs archive—channels the spring 2023 iteration, crafted in distressed dove gray with artful rubbed detailing.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for artful
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Unlike Mitch McConnell, the taciturn and cunning leader at the time, Thune genuinely tried to answer questions.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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But what Neil is accused of is something well beyond cunning or perfidy or faithlessness, well beyond questionable morality.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
16 Feb. 2025
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Don’t skip on the fun cocktail menu with inventive drinks like the Rhinestone Cowboy (a mixture of yuzu liqueur, sparkling sake, and Champagne) or the Eastbound & Down, a refreshing little number made of gin and grapefruit juice.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Apr. 2025
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This necessitates a dedicated, inventive team to ensure seamless integration and superior customer experience.—
Elodie Bouneau,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Plus, shop cute styles for brunch with friends or date night.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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This cute upstairs cafe at the English Market is a great choice for tea, cakes or lunch.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The digital device is exhausted, the runtime stretches a tad too long, and a club scene that begins as an admirable feat (making clever use of the Music Box Theatre) begins to drag, before giving way to a crucial turning point in the story.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Later in the same game, Miami ran four verts with a clever outside receiver cross-field motion.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Hiring managers must learn to distinguish between misuse and skillful application to capture a candidate’s ability to tackle real-world challenges.—
Bing Yu Yap,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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He is known for his skillful wedge game and a booming drive, but at Memorial Park, his whole game coalesced perfectly.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Adding peas introduces a subtle sweetness and pop of freshness, balancing the richness of the eggs and bacon.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Apr. 2025
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The game is a fun but challenging exercise for your brain which asks players to group words based on subtle and sometimes tricky connections, which tests your logic and language skills.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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How Blockchain Technology Can Provide Solutions Blockchain technology offers an innovative solution to many of these systemic problems by providing immutability in financial transactions.—
Raymond Qu,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The company exhibited within the Smart Bedding section in Hall 11, which focused on innovative solutions for sleep.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Mar. 2025
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As the location of the graves of Edgar Degas, Pierre Cardin, Emile Zola, and Jeanne Moreau, among many other luminaries, this institution has a unique place in France’s artistic heritage.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
8 Apr. 2025
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Matthieu Blazy, who officially started work April 1 as Chanel’s new artistic director of fashion activities, is quietly assembling his team, WWD has learned.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Artful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artful. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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