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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
Foster is more accurately understood as a conservative man and gifted songwriter whose knack for ambiguity resulted in songs both transcendent and controversial.
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Christopher Lynch,
The Conversation,
1 July 2026
Now, Musiala is 23 and one of the best young players in the world, an attacking midfielder who’s a magician with the ball at his feet, who also has a knack for finding the back of the net.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
While worms, amphibians, fish and echinoderms all contain species capable of regenerating body parts, few mammals have the knack.
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Mike McRae 28,
New Atlas,
28 June 2026
What made the accomplishment so notable inside Microsoft is that Andreou, a polished 33-year-old executive with Hollywood ties and a knack for pitching and presentations, had been hands-on with software developers to release Tasks, employees said.
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Sebastian Herrera,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
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Christopher Lynch,
The Conversation,
1 July 2026
Now, Musiala is 23 and one of the best young players in the world, an attacking midfielder who’s a magician with the ball at his feet, who also has a knack for finding the back of the net.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
While worms, amphibians, fish and echinoderms all contain species capable of regenerating body parts, few mammals have the knack.
—
Mike McRae 28,
New Atlas,
28 June 2026
What made the accomplishment so notable inside Microsoft is that Andreou, a polished 33-year-old executive with Hollywood ties and a knack for pitching and presentations, had been hands-on with software developers to release Tasks, employees said.
—
Sebastian Herrera,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knack
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At face value, a $10 million rental is an exorbitant fee for a ruse.
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Such offenders will use all different ruses to distract the victim, such as claiming to be utility workers, tree trimmers, or handymen working on neighbors' houses.
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The Clippers acquired George because of his All-Star two-way talent and because Leonard’s arrival hinged on George’s presence.
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In any business, the rise of fame and talent comes with rabid fans who may sometimes cross the line.
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The trick is to widen your view deliberately, one angle at a time, because each new angle surfaces buyers the last one missed.
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Now, as heat waves wash over cities from London to Palm Springs, people are embracing this tried-and-true trick with the Frogg Toggs Chilly Pad.
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King contrasted the country’s technological expertise with its moral aptitude.
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But his energy and aptitude on the boards looked to be in midseason form.
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The Empire State Building frequently switches up its lighting scheme to commemorate special events throughout the year.
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The other company whose shares were manipulated in the scheme, E-Waste, had an even higher market cap at some point, despite being nothing more than a shell company.
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Brazil struggled to cope with Morocco’s flair, movement and purpose in the first half and Saibari’s goal was just reward.
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Whether celebrating America’s 250th in patriotic fashion or showing off their own creative flair, Peachtree runners made the day even more colorful.
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Future generations opening the capsule in 2276 will likely find the device unusable due to several factors.
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Plus, the power port includes three electrical outlets and three USB ports for powering appliances, speakers, and other devices.
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Your family was able to enjoy this gift of extended time together, right?
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Others request videos of late grandparents as gifts for their own parents.
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“Knack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knack. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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