as in begs
to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner
I conjure you to hear my plea for mercy
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Recent Examples of conjures
The destination’s name alone conjures up mid-century nostalgia, a certain Old Hollywood romanticism filled with ice-cold martinis sipped in moody, red velvet-heavy steakhouses and of poolside bonhomie worthy of a Slim Aarons photo.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
The sportscaster conjures up the idea of a debate with a more than a dozen candidates eager to speak to the public.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026
Whether his name conjures fuzzy memories of drifting off to the quiet soundtrack of television static and a parent’s laughter, or brings to mind tuning in to hear his take on the news after a long work day, many remember Carson as a nightly ritual.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 18 Feb. 2026
Arquiste’s best-selling Nanban, for instance, conjures the aroma of a 17th-century galleon laden with coffee, leather, and saffron, while L’Or de Louis evokes the atmosphere of an orangerie at Versailles.
—April Long, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Valentine’s Day generally conjures up visions of cards, candy, flowers and romantic dinners.
—Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026
The Super Bowl always conjures up painful memories for me.
—Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Now, the phrase the imperialist today conjures up images of brutality and exploitation.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
Dark selvedge blue has a professional and polished edge that simultaneously conjures vintage workwear, breaking in over time.
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
The sportscaster conjures up the idea of a debate with a more than a dozen candidates eager to speak to the public.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026
Whether his name conjures fuzzy memories of drifting off to the quiet soundtrack of television static and a parent’s laughter, or brings to mind tuning in to hear his take on the news after a long work day, many remember Carson as a nightly ritual.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 18 Feb. 2026
Arquiste’s best-selling Nanban, for instance, conjures the aroma of a 17th-century galleon laden with coffee, leather, and saffron, while L’Or de Louis evokes the atmosphere of an orangerie at Versailles.
—April Long, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Valentine’s Day generally conjures up visions of cards, candy, flowers and romantic dinners.
—Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026
The Super Bowl always conjures up painful memories for me.
—Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Now, the phrase the imperialist today conjures up images of brutality and exploitation.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
Dark selvedge blue has a professional and polished edge that simultaneously conjures vintage workwear, breaking in over time.
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conjures
begs
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Stephen then begs Lucy to leave with him, only to abandon her on the side of the road.—
Olivia Truffaut-Wong,
Vulture,
17 Feb. 2026
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Look for a location with spring weather that begs for time on patios, in the pool, on the golf course, pedaling on a bike, or soaking up beauty on or along the water.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Conjures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conjures. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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