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(of people) having the cleverness, calculated maneuvers, and efficient skill to reach goals
- The artful negotiator secured the deal without revealing his full strategy.
- She was artful in building alliances that advanced her career.
- The spy was known for his artful ability to escape dangerous situations.
- His artful handling of the crisis saved the company millions.
- The artist was artful in promoting her work while staying humble.
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(of speech or actions) disguising intentions or masking the truth
- His artful remarks deflected attention from the real issue.
- She gave an artful answer that avoided the question entirely.
- The report was full of artful language designed to mislead readers.
- With an artful smile, he hid his frustration.
- The company's artful statements made the risks seem smaller than they were.
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