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as in witchcraft
the power to control natural forces through supernatural means
his attempts at conjuring demonstrated the vanity of human wishes
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as in magic
the art or skill of performing tricks or illusions for entertainment
she's so good at conjuring that she's a much-sought-after entertainer at children's parties
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as in enchanting
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as in begging
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 conjuring
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Indeed, Absolutely was a project of divination, of spiritual conjuring.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2025
William Earl, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
In the labs of the future, AI is becoming an alchemist, conjuring up new materials by the thousands.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
Since its brief visit in Aries, Neptune has highlighted the contrast between losing yourself in dreams versus conjuring up something brand-new.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
This might compel me to reshape the narrator’s style and tone in hopes of conjuring a more engaging storyteller.
—Vauhini Vara, The Atlantic, 16 Oct. 2025
Specifically, a 1940s B-picture conjuring up some heavy Maria Montez mojo, known as Kiss of the Spider Woman — a typically hyperventilating melodrama that featured a vamping diva playing several parts, including the venomous title character.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
As the creative director for Boucheron, Claire Choisne has the sleight of hand of a magician — conjuring extraordinary jewelry from her imagination.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
This time around, while Chambers remains turned away, Teasdale crouches with an unsettling smile and long fingernails, conjuring a skin-crawling suspense.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
For years, costumers have been creating spooky serial killers—from Ghostface to Michael Myers—and conjuring up original designs that remain seared into our brains (and promt some of us to look under the bed each night).
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
This is the cursed object that shows up at the Smurls, though the actual conjuring mirror – long a mainstay in the Warrens' Occult Museum, alongside the infamous Annabelle – was obtained from a man in New Jersey.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Indeed, Absolutely was a project of divination, of spiritual conjuring.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
And while the vastness of the universe is worth considering, Bouwer had the most fun conjuring all of the fun and thrills out of a small-scale story.
—William Earl, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
In the labs of the future, AI is becoming an alchemist, conjuring up new materials by the thousands.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
Since its brief visit in Aries, Neptune has highlighted the contrast between losing yourself in dreams versus conjuring up something brand-new.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
This might compel me to reshape the narrator’s style and tone in hopes of conjuring a more engaging storyteller.
—Vauhini Vara, The Atlantic, 16 Oct. 2025
Specifically, a 1940s B-picture conjuring up some heavy Maria Montez mojo, known as Kiss of the Spider Woman — a typically hyperventilating melodrama that featured a vamping diva playing several parts, including the venomous title character.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
As the creative director for Boucheron, Claire Choisne has the sleight of hand of a magician — conjuring extraordinary jewelry from her imagination.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
This time around, while Chambers remains turned away, Teasdale crouches with an unsettling smile and long fingernails, conjuring a skin-crawling suspense.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
For years, costumers have been creating spooky serial killers—from Ghostface to Michael Myers—and conjuring up original designs that remain seared into our brains (and promt some of us to look under the bed each night).
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conjuring
Noun
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Set in Salem, Massachusetts, the third season will dive deeper into the mythology of witchcraft, introduce new ‘spellbound’ families and feature some of the historical happenings of Salem, the infamous town of witch trials and folklore.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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Inspired by his studies of witchcraft and medieval witch hunts, Danish director Benjamin Christensen made this unclassifiable film that moves freely between straightforward accounts of witchcraft and alternately eerie and hilarious depictions of orgiastic Satan worship and other sinister deeds.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But that's all thanks to some TV magic, as contestants who chose the wrong slides didn't actually fall at all.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Nov. 2025
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Speaking of magic, this edition naturally features plenty of it.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The enchanting concert film marks the 25th anniversary of Aguilera’s holiday album My Kind of Christmas.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Remote Tortuguero National Park is an enchanting eco-tourism destination.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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After making its first appearance at the 2024 Live Más Live event, the dessert quickly built a cult-like reputation online, with fans sharing mockups, memes and petitions begging for a real release.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Yep, the 115 is the go-to when the faucet’s turned on and the trees are begging for tracks.—
Kimberly Beekman,
Outside,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Don’t be afraid to explore the many layers and sensual sorcery surrounding this transit.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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And then at some point, the movie turns into a full-on tale of modern-age sorcery, shifting from its historical roots into an arthouse genre flick replete with fire and demons.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Landau understands and supports not just Bruce’s vision but Bruce himself, which is how Nebraska, so bleak and bewitching, eventually emerges into the world.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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The rubber meets the road when Polly receives a mysterious box from a bewitching, raspy old woman (Kathryn Hunter, the current go-to for that type of thing — and deservedly so).—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The discovery showcases the diversity of life that exists in a place experiencing rapid climate change — which is why scientists are petitioning for the Weddell Sea’s fragile ecosystem to be protected by law.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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Bijou Phillips, the estranged wife of Danny Masterson, is reportedly petitioning a California court to change her 11-year-old daughter's name.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Gather acorns on your next nature walk to craft these charming napkin rings.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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The upscale property is housed in a 1950s Portuguese colonial-style building painted the most charming shade of pink.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Conjuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conjuring. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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