escape artist
noun
: someone (such as a performer or criminal) unusually adept at escaping from confinement
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Harry Houdini became famous as an escape artist.
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In October 1924, Harry Houdini, king of the escape artists, made his second appearance in Cowtown.
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Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 July 2025
Sugar was always adventurous, a little escape artist with a knack for finding trouble.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 3 July 2025
Shiba Inus, known for their independence, are also escape artists, Williams said.
—arkansasonline.com, 3 July 2025
The series follows Scott Free, known worldwide as Mister Miracle, the greatest escape artist who ever lived.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 12 June 2025
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Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 July 2025
Sugar was always adventurous, a little escape artist with a knack for finding trouble.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 3 July 2025
Shiba Inus, known for their independence, are also escape artists, Williams said.
—arkansasonline.com, 3 July 2025
The series follows Scott Free, known worldwide as Mister Miracle, the greatest escape artist who ever lived.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 12 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for escape artist
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“Escape artist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/escape%20artist. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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