as in deception
the inclination or practice of misleading others through lies or trickery
we were lucky not to be taken in by his duplicity
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Recent Examples of duplicity
Yun-ji’s public confession reveals Chang-ho’s duplicity and allows Noori a chance to shine on its own.
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Kayti Burt,
Time,
29 May 2026
Colbert excelled at distilling the spin and duplicity of politics into memorable soundbites.
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Sophia A. McClennen,
The Conversation,
19 May 2026
Diplomacy and the pragmatic duplicity that sometimes accompanies it are ingrained at every level of Iran’s political class.
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Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
Ben reports on the crypto industry, a sector where the lines between reality, hope, and duplicity can blur in strange ways.
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Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for duplicity
Kayti Burt,
Time,
29 May 2026
Colbert excelled at distilling the spin and duplicity of politics into memorable soundbites.
—
Sophia A. McClennen,
The Conversation,
19 May 2026
Diplomacy and the pragmatic duplicity that sometimes accompanies it are ingrained at every level of Iran’s political class.
—
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
Ben reports on the crypto industry, a sector where the lines between reality, hope, and duplicity can blur in strange ways.
—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for duplicity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for duplicity
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Guo was convicted of nine of 12 criminal charges during a seven-week trial that prosecutors said showcased his deception of thousands of investors in bogus deals that enabled Guo’s lavish lifestyle.
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By the time the deception was uncovered, the employee had authorized $25 million in transfers.
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The original trial was found to be invalid due to fraud and deceit.
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And with that comes deceit and manipulation.
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Of course, the retort is that this would be irritating and exasperating to be continually deluged with alerts about AI deceptiveness.
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Beyond the deceptiveness of the narrow material view, spiritual light and hope are always present to be found and felt.
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Kidan pleaded guilty in 2005 to fraud and conspiracy related to the purchase of a fleet of gambling boats, and in 2006 he was sentenced to nearly six years in prison.
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Google also said the devices were used for ad fraud and other digital crimes.
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Antisocial personality includes a persistent pattern of traits such as callousness, lack of concern, deceitfulness, and irresponsibility, Ryan said.
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Perfidy — from the French perfidie via the Latin perfidia — means deceitfulness, treachery or a breach of faith or promise.
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Researchers say this kind of chatbot cheating is common, increasing, and a significant warning sign.
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Throughout her time on the show, Batula experienced the ups and downs of her relationship with Cooke, which included multiple cheating allegations on his part.
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Honest Abe is forced to scheme, relying on grit and cunning to win the votes to abolish slavery.
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Unable to outrun the Bitchfist, the Hand earns his reputation for cunning and courage.
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“Duplicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duplicity. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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