Legerdemain

lej-er-də-MAYN (/ˌlɛdʒərdəˈmeɪn/)

sleight of hand; deft, almost magical skill.

“Few pop songs show such musical legerdemain — George Michael writing, producing and performing every layer of ‘Last Christmas’ alone.”

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formal expressions of praise.

to cause inconvenience or discomfort to someone.

acuteness of mental discernment and sound judgment.

to set out or embark upon a journey or activity.

a vague or unfocused feeling of mental uneasiness, lethargy, or discomfort.

serving as a symbol or representative of something.