as in devil
the supreme personification of evil often represented as the ruler of hell some people believe that Satan can successfully tempt almost anyone with lies and flattery

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Recent Examples of Satan The cartoon president then grabs his collar and smirks at Satan before the teaser heads into other territory. EW.com, 30 July 2025 Will Donald Trump—and his onscreen lover, Satan—make another appearance? Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 July 2025 The Context South Park returned for its 27th season after a two-and-a-half-year hiatus with an episode that satirized President Trump in a series of provocative scenarios, including lying in bed with Satan and arguing with the Canadian prime minister. Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025 In a new trailer for Season 27 Episode 2, the show’s version of Trump is seen groping Satan’s leg under a table during a public dinner event. Zack Sharf, Variety, 29 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for Satan
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Noun
  • One nun's habit was adorned with giant devil's horns.
    Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 12 Aug. 2025
  • This habit of playing devil’s advocate 24/7 isn’t always malicious—or even intentional.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The first movie was led by Jay Hernandez (Magnum P.I.) while Part II was headlined by Lauren German (Lucifer), Bijou Phillips (Raising Hope) and Heather Matarazzo (Now and Again).
    Nick Caruso, TVLine, 31 July 2025
  • The first season finale implied a major upcoming conflict between Lucifer and Morpheus, but when the second season begins, Lucifer has suddenly abandoned that plan.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 July 2025
Noun
  • The mom had been planning on enlisting the help of her better half in dealing with the serpent intruder.
    Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
  • One of those items was a $9,000 vintage French serpent bracelet in 18-karat gold and enamel, according to the report.
    Olivia Lloyd, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2025

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“Satan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Satan. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

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