the occult

noun

: supernatural powers or practices and the things (such as gods, ghosts, and magic) that are connected with them

He's a student of the occult.

religion, mythology, and the occult

Examples of the occult in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Almine Rech notes in its announcement Carrington’s fascination with mythology (particularly Celtic), the occult, and, like her Surrealist peers, the dreamlike subconscious. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 13 June 2026

Matters became more serious when my character noted that the occult symbol in the basement matched the decorative motifs around Ashenridge. — Jacqueline Goldblatt, PC Magazine, 13 June 2026

Released in 2018, the occult film put Aster on the map and broke records for A24 at the time, having now amassed a worldwide box office gross of over $90 million. — Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 8 June 2026

The movie, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary on May 3, showed us how to use our magic and morals to decide whether to embrace necromancy and the occult. — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026

Rhymes for the occult

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