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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

artifices

/ɑːrtɪˈfaɪsiːz/ noun · British & US
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What does artifices mean?

noun

Artifices are devices or tricks used to deceive or cheat people. They can also refer to the skill or ingenuity used to create something.

Example

"The magician's artifices were impressive, but the audience was not fooled."

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