sneakier; sneakiest
: marked by stealth, furtiveness, or shiftiness
a sneaky trick
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They make it look like you're getting a lot more than you really are. It's a sneaky trick.
It's a sneaky way of getting people to buy something they don't need.
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But Gophers receiver Daniel Jackson’s catch in the fourth quarter of the 25-17 win over Illinois on Saturday was sneaky special.
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Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
Peanut’s account boasts over 680,000 followers, but what used to be home to a sneaky little rodent that liked to ride on his owner’s shoulders and invade his bowls of oats is now a stage for mourning, fundraising, and activism following his death.
—Kate Lindsay, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
This cozy recipe is quick and easy to make, thanks to a sneaky shortcut.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
The streaming service announced the date in a sneaky, blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment toward the end of a teaser trailer that announced upcoming 2024-2025 Marvel Studios' titles launching exclusively on Disney+.
—John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
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Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
Peanut’s account boasts over 680,000 followers, but what used to be home to a sneaky little rodent that liked to ride on his owner’s shoulders and invade his bowls of oats is now a stage for mourning, fundraising, and activism following his death.
—Kate Lindsay, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
This cozy recipe is quick and easy to make, thanks to a sneaky shortcut.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
The streaming service announced the date in a sneaky, blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment toward the end of a teaser trailer that announced upcoming 2024-2025 Marvel Studios' titles launching exclusively on Disney+.
—John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Sneaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sneaky. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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