trickster
Example Sentences
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Are these machines stochastic parrots, or alien intelligences, or fraudulent tricksters?
From New York Times
Evolution is a dynamic process that can sometimes defy logic, but even trickster flowers from South Africa have something to teach us about the intricacies of life on Earth.
From Salon
One of them is Michael Tito, an ally of veteran GOP operative and self-described "dirty trickster" Roger Stone who has accused her of practicing witchcraft.
From Salon
Roger Stone, the Trump adviser and self-proclaimed “dirty trickster,” received funds to fly privately to Washington.
From Washington Post
Convincing or not, Himebauch joins a storied list of alter ego tricksters.
From New York Times
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