conjured (up)

Definition of conjured (up)next
past tense of conjure (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for conjured (up)
Verb
  • Nelly herself is heavily reinterpreted by Fennell, imagined in this film as the illegitimate daughter of an aristocrat who serves as Cathy’s maid; the film also runs with modern readings of her character as a more proactive meddler in the doomed love between the main characters.
    Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2026
  • From the kitchen comes an equally elegant menu of classics – think gorgeous local steaks, terrines and roasted Amish chicken plated with cockles – imagined with creativity and a deep understanding of European technique seen through a Tennessee lens.
    USA TODAY NETWORK, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • And this was backed up by Edozie, who was initially in disbelief that he was being summoned to get ready by Edwards.
    Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Then Marner summoned some more heroics playing for Canada, scoring his second OT goal in an international tournament in as many chances.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • They were carved with patriotic love by a Texas sculptor who studied in Paris under a French modern master and envisioned as the polished centerpieces of a $10 million park, but now sit in a Virginia field as an offbeat, reservations-only, roadside tourist draw.
    Danielle Paquette The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 17 Feb. 2026
  • This… turned out to be a bigger project than initially envisioned.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Soon a crowd gathered and helped carry Ghadimi into a nearby house.
    Babak Dehghanpisheh, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
  • On Wednesday, Betts was home in Southern California, and once again gathered a group to watch together on TV.
    Claire McNear, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • During the trial, jurors learned about grim Google searches Brian had made after his wife died, including how to saw a body and how to clean blood off of wood floors.
    Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
  • Fanatics shared the moment Tennessee Titans first overall pick, quarterback Cam Ward, saw Brady pop up on the screen to give him some wise words.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Powell stood over him after the foul, and Hopkins got up and charged into Powell, igniting the chaos.
    Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
  • The National Weather Service said areas north of Pittsburgh got up to 20 inches (50 centimeters) of snow and faced wind chills as low as minus 25 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 31 degrees Celsius) late Monday into Tuesday.
    Charlotte Kramon, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Jesse Jackson tribute In this file photo, Jesse Jackson is pictured speaking to students at Campbell High in Smyrna.
    Adam Beam, AJC.com, 18 Feb. 2026
  • The remains of a 17th century shipwreck is pictured after resurfacing in Stockholm, Sweden, on February 17, 2026.
    CBS News, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The jewel was not conceived as a stand-alone piece, but as part of a large set of sapphires and diamonds intended for grand state occasions.
    Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 13 Feb. 2026
  • More significantly, Savonuzzi conceived the entire body—including doors and hood—as an integral, continuously flowing form.
    Robert Ross, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Conjured (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conjured%20%28up%29. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.

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