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schemer

[skee-mer] / ˈski mər /
NOUN
conniver
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“The Donn of Tiki,” first released in 2024, also portrays Beach as a bit of a schemer.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026

Robert Pattinson, as the most prominent schemer, Antinous, fails to paint a notable portrait and Mr. Holland is even less impressive.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026

Misplaced or otherwise, all the best performances from limited series are in supporting this year, including Spaeny’s scene-stealing schemer in “Beef” and Cardellini’s passive-aggressive perfection in “DTF: St. Louis.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026

Duer was also an inveterate speculator and get-rich-quick schemer: “king of the alley,” as Thomas Jefferson derisively referred External link to Wall Street.

From Barron's ● Mar. 1, 2026

“One schemer has been outschemed by another, it appears. Sounds like justice to me. But let us not forget: This young rogue needs to account for himself, too.”

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood


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