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artifice

[ahr-tuh-fis] / ˈɑr tə fɪs /




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Some crafty artifice and a heap of negative space aren’t enough to fill the void left by a complete lack of narrative sense.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

Underneath the digital artifice, Chaplin’s eyes flash with hot conviction and palpable presence.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

The traditional story, with its narrative arcs and tailored meanings, is often viewed in the critical world with distrust, a type of artifice that belongs to less self-aware eras.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

At the same time, the shameless artifice would seem to be Mr. Johnson’s intent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

Rowan couldn’t be sure if the man believed it, or if it was all artifice.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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