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trickish

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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
  • Finding the right shade can be surprisingly tricky.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
  • That’s been a tricky one to try and get right without being heavy-handed and being fair to everyone on both sides of that conversation.
    Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Experts immediately pointed out that Hassett had used a misleading method known as a cubic fit to make the mortality data appear less frightening.
    Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
  • For its misleading omissions, the Times story deserves a flunking grade.
    Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Reduce Food Sources Eliminating entry points should reduce some rodent problems, but mice are crafty and will continue to seek shelter indoors if there are tasty snacks drawing them in.
    Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Make Something New For the crafty type, a large blanket can be upcycled into several things, depending on its condition.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • From the pass rush to a wily secondary to one of the most explosive offensive weapons in the game in wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, the Rams have had plenty to focus on in the four days in between games.
    Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 17 Dec. 2025
  • But Semones is too wily of a musician to let that ride for the entire song.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
Adjective
  • Fueled by vengeance and cunning ambition, Ashur rises from betrayal and bloodshed to seize power, gouging out a place for the House of Ashur in a new arena full of violence, desire, and twisted loyalty.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
  • The elaborate scheme, masterminded by members of four Mafia families in collusion with celebrity athletes, ensnared unsuspecting victims, bleeding them of over $7 million through cunning deception, prosecutors said in the indictment.
    Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Wrought Studio Lawandra Modern Upholstered Swivel Storage Chair To the naked eye, this may seem like a typical upholstered chair, but there’s one sneaky detail that makes a world of difference.
    Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Don’t forget to get right into the corners, and cover the ceiling and door seal where sneaky splatters can collect.
    Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • With her signature long waves gathered into a subtle bun at the nape of her neck, this style puts the focus on the sculptural wave framing Seyfried's face opposite a deep side part.
    Grace McCarty, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Grande wore a glossy pink shade on her lips, sculpted cheeks with subtle shimmer, and long lashes.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Trickish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trickish. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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