thaumaturgy

noun

ˈthȯ-mə-ˌtər-jē How to pronounce thaumaturgy (audio)
Definition of thaumaturgynext
as in sorcery
the power to control natural forces through supernatural means a macabre tale about a woman who uses thaumaturgy to bring her dead lover back to life

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  1. sorcery
  2. witchcraft
  3. magic
Noun
  • His brother-in-law had been accused of sorcery, and his home had been set on fire.
    — Rachel Aviv, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
  • With ancient Greek tale The Odyssey still slashing its way to peak box office, the sword and sorcery age remains a potent genre for Hollywood.
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of sorcery
Noun
  • The British horror film stars Oscar-winner Vanessa Redgrave and Oliver Reed, telling the story of Urbain Grandier, a 17th-century priest who was accused of witchcraft.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Think earthy, free-spirited garb, Bohemian crafts and clothing, and the visual symbols of Wicca and other witchcraft traditions.
    — Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of witchcraft
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  • For The Times) Curating Knott’s magic show will be Rudy Coby, a resident magician at the Magic Castle.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • At the same time, each new iteration of the Muppet Show is a chance to introduce a new generation to the magic of the Muppets.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of magic
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