artfully

Example Sentences

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As a panderer, one artfully strokes purring sympathizers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Fans of the classic, artfully made thrillers of Alfred Hitchcock and Brian De Palma will find themselves gripped by the film from the start.

From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026

Aussie guitar duo Royel Otis show up to our interview looking artfully crumpled, beers in hand - but all is not quite what it seems.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

Matt Steinbrenner’s production design artfully exposes the historic character of the Ahmanson stage.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

A boy with lime-colored hair who looks like he’s channeling for an alien species dozes; two Goths in black velvet dresses and artfully torn pantyhose trade Mona Lisa smiles.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson