artifice

period artifice is not so obtrusive in his plays.

His remorse is just an artifice to gain sympathy.

He displayed a great deal of artifice in decorating his new house.

That is mainly showed on immoderately stylized artifice, which has transformed into pure-technique style of craftsman.

The magician used artifice to make the coin disappear.

She relied on artifice to manipulate the situation to her advantage.

The artifice of the painting fooled many art critics.

His artifice in negotiations helped him secure a better deal.

The novel's plot was full of twists and artifice.

Her artifice in handling difficult customers impressed her boss.

The artifice of the special effects in the movie was stunning.

Detectives had to unravel the criminal's artifice to solve the case.

The politician's artifice in speeches often misled the public.

The artifice of the elaborate plan was revealed in the final act.