artificio

the magician used clever artifice to make the rabbit disappear.

political artifice often masks the true intentions of leaders.

she achieved success through wit and artifice rather than honest effort.

the novel employs various literary artifices to create suspense.

his argument was based on rhetorical artifice rather than facts.

the advertisement was merely a marketing artifice to boost sales.

without artifice, he confessed his mistake openly.

the ancient clockwork demonstrated remarkable technical artifice.

she resorted to artifice when direct communication failed.

the film's special effects relied on clever visual artifices.

his diplomatic artifice helped avoid a potential conflict.

the artist used color as an artifice to evoke emotion.