con man
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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Just as AI is useful for lazy students who don’t want to write that term paper, it’s an unnatural boon for a narcissistic con man.
From Salon ● May 23, 2026
In Hays: “Paper Moon,” a film about a Depression-era con man played by Ryan O’Neal and his little girl, was shot in black and white throughout Ellis County.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 16, 2026
After he pitched 2⅔ scoreless innings to win the game and the World Series championship for the Dodgers, the gamesmanship had been transformed into greatness, and the con man had become a hero.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 15, 2026
In its famous showstopper, “Ya Got Trouble,” con man Harold Hill warns the River City townsfolk about supposed dens of immorality, and the children notice Matty in the crowd, holding a bundle.
From Salon ● Nov. 9, 2025
“Great. Okay, so the Dutch Tulip Man. Is he a con man? Do he and Anna’s mom get married?”
From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green
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