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
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The real Ed and Lorraine had close ties to the Church, and they’ve been softly praised and heavily criticized for their controversial work with the occult.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
This was a much darker take than the ‘90s sitcom—the occult looms large as Sabrina tries to navigate her magical powers and the everyday headaches of high school.
—Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
With astronomy firmly established as a science, astrology was relegated to the realm of the occult or pseudoscience.
—Christopher P. Scheitle, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
The social media platform allows witches to connect with consumers from all over the world who are curious about the occult practice.
—Taylor Crumpton, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
This was a much darker take than the ‘90s sitcom—the occult looms large as Sabrina tries to navigate her magical powers and the everyday headaches of high school.
—Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
With astronomy firmly established as a science, astrology was relegated to the realm of the occult or pseudoscience.
—Christopher P. Scheitle, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
The social media platform allows witches to connect with consumers from all over the world who are curious about the occult practice.
—Taylor Crumpton, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the occult
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“The occult.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20occult. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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