Thesaurus results for CONJURATION

conjuration

noun

ˌkän-ju̇-ˈrā-shən

Definition of conjuration

as in spell

a spoken word or set of words believed to have magic power the preposterous claim that he could raise the spirits of the dead with a mystical conjuration

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as in appeal

an earnest request a conjuration for divine guidance during a time of national crisis

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Recent Examples of conjuration Most of the recipients dismissed the composer as a crank, but a few were spellbound by his transcendentalist conjurations, and a cult began to grow. — Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024 Theater is a more symbolic space, a conjuration of lights and plywood, which offered Comer a kind of freedom. — Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2023 King pointed me to his conjuration of Haures, Duke of Hell and commander of thirty-six legions, known better as the Egyptian deity Horus. — Kent Russell, Harper’s Magazine , 25 May 2022

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Noun

Michael Carrick is aiming to build on the positive early signs from his interim spell, while the club has made some useful additions.

— Dean Jones, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
For a spell in the last few years, he became known for cartoonishly long nail extensions, lacquered and bejeweled.

— Abigail Sylvor Greenberg, Vanity Fair, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of spell

Noun

His screen appeal combines a mix of swagger and self-deprecating, and at times evokes (a taller) Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Can Kushner’s billions of dollars and unlimited access deliver the kind of magnetic appeal that began with the Showtime Lakers in 1979?

— Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of appeal

Noun

The Hoodoo tradition presumes a belief in a supernatural or spirit world that can be called upon for assistance, often through charms and incantations.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
As passengers chanted the incantation together, white light flashed through the carriage, and music swelled from the speakers.

— Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

Definition of incantation

Noun

The relentless state media campaign on the issue often cites prayer leaders who insist the hijab is part of Iranian cultural identity and that women should observe modesty.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Decked out in regalia featuring feathers, jingles, beads and colorful fabrics, these dancers from across Californian and North American tribal communities did prayer ceremonies in the Shingle Springs Rancheria’s open-air dance circle.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of prayer

Noun

The discovery process may very likely run up against White House invocation of executive privilege, but the network suggests that there is already proof out in the open.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
His recent invocation of the Fifth Amendment during congressional testimony is linked to avoiding revelations about suppressing the lab leak theory.

— Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of invocation

Noun

Despite Montagliani’s plea, Infantino arrived in the Dominican Republic, a Caribbean island, on Friday and met with local politicians and Jose Deschamps, head of the country’s football association.

— Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Giampa, who was indicted in December 2023, ultimately accepted a plea deal and was sentenced to life in prison.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of plea

Noun

Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni settlement agreement revealed Liman ultimately dismissed the suit and granted Lively's petition to have Baldoni foot the bill for attorneys costs and fees accrued during the proceedings.

— Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Keller school board candidate Barbara Brewer organized a petition drive against the project.

— Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026

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