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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
Tim Grierson, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2026
In Pilkington’s conjuring, liberalism was a potent ideology that arose against monarchy and aristocracy and sought to rationalize social and political relationships.
—Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
But for all of the multiplex-friendly fun Wright’s conjuring with this over-the-top spin on dystopian sci-fi blockbusters, the prevailing feeling here is dread.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Nov. 2025
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
Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
Our beloved vegetable side dishes and fruit-forward desserts make up the very framework of our flavor memories, conjuring fond smiles with their bright colors and comforting flavors.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
Nova Scotia has some of the most stunning viewpoints in Canada, but travelers are quick to think of places like Cape Breton Island or Lunenburg when conjuring up images of what makes the province so special.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Two months later, McCain, 22, is conjuring confidence from deep in his core.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Lionsgate‘s forthcoming reimagining of The Blair Witch Project is conjuring up its previous creative voices.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
In turn, some housing advocates insist that Vessel’s critics — especially in affluent suburbs with restrictive zoning — are merely practicing NIMBYism in disguise, conjuring up hypothetical or far-fetched traffic or groundwater threats to justify refusing zoning permits.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
Democrats who predict the gerrymander will backfire are conjuring up a state that doesn't exist anymore.
—Henry Olsen, Washington Post, 29 Apr. 2026
But in the 1980s, the music’s heyday, the phrase denoted an array of artists and tendencies while also conjuring something more atmospheric.
—Jack Hamilton, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
Sure, the Oscar-winning makeup helps transform the actor into Cheney, but the voice and petulance are all Bale, whose conjuring of this scoundrel ought to trigger PTSD for anyone who survived the Dubya years.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2026
In Pilkington’s conjuring, liberalism was a potent ideology that arose against monarchy and aristocracy and sought to rationalize social and political relationships.
—Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
But for all of the multiplex-friendly fun Wright’s conjuring with this over-the-top spin on dystopian sci-fi blockbusters, the prevailing feeling here is dread.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Nov. 2025
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
Verb
Proust has no equal in conjuring the culturally and physiologically dense human experience of smell.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
Our beloved vegetable side dishes and fruit-forward desserts make up the very framework of our flavor memories, conjuring fond smiles with their bright colors and comforting flavors.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
Nova Scotia has some of the most stunning viewpoints in Canada, but travelers are quick to think of places like Cape Breton Island or Lunenburg when conjuring up images of what makes the province so special.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Two months later, McCain, 22, is conjuring confidence from deep in his core.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Lionsgate‘s forthcoming reimagining of The Blair Witch Project is conjuring up its previous creative voices.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
In turn, some housing advocates insist that Vessel’s critics — especially in affluent suburbs with restrictive zoning — are merely practicing NIMBYism in disguise, conjuring up hypothetical or far-fetched traffic or groundwater threats to justify refusing zoning permits.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
Democrats who predict the gerrymander will backfire are conjuring up a state that doesn't exist anymore.
—Henry Olsen, Washington Post, 29 Apr. 2026
But in the 1980s, the music’s heyday, the phrase denoted an array of artists and tendencies while also conjuring something more atmospheric.
—Jack Hamilton, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conjuring
Noun
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This Swedish silent film examines the history of witchcraft through a combination of documentary-style explanation and dramatized segments.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
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Protagonist Jo’s mother disappeared when Jo was a teen, tainting her daughter with the stain of possible witchcraft.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Then, the magic comes in the editing room, piecing together the story to say something bigger than one shot ever could.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
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As daylight fades, the true magic of a pristine entryway is unlocked through professional architectural lighting.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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In Roanoke, the mountains provide an enchanting backdrop for a mid-sized city—small enough to get around on foot or by bike, but large enough to have a variety of fun things to do.—
Julekha Dash,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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The grounds are equally enchanting, with flowering vines climbing stone walls and gardens spilling across the hillside.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
31 May 2026
Verb
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In an interview with The Mirror published on Thursday, May 21, royal author Andrew Lownie claimed that Fergie has found herself in a bit of a financial pickle and is begging the Firm for help.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
4 June 2026
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This frozen treat is practically begging to be served poolside.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Come to Eternia, the mythical home of flying dragon-like creatures, and swords, and sorcery, and spaceships — really, all the stuff a 12-year-old science fiction fanatic loves.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
4 June 2026
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Directed by Travis Knight and based on the Mattel media franchise, the sword-and-sorcery epic stars Nicholas Galitzine alongside Camila Mendes, Jared Leto, and Idris Elba, launching in over 300 locations on Wednesday June 3.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Celia’s throaty voice, relentlessly powerful, created a bewitching contrast with the orchestra’s sparse orchestrations and short piano solos.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2026
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Their intrigue intertwines with the bewitching presence of actress Gloria (Greta Lee).—
Rodney Ho,
AJC.com,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Later that month, Mace introduced a resolution to expel Cory Mills, a Republican from Florida, after petitioning to remove his committee assignments last year.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
9 June 2026
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The children's father was not named by police, but a man named in court records petitioning for divorce from Algeri has shared several posts on his social media about the children's disappearance.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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The festive, charming and energetic North American tour of the Broadway production is packed with as much nostalgia as new characters that are doppelgangers for the original series’ heroes and villains, and who often challenge our assumptions about their infamous families.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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Guest says season two will reckon with Simon and Trevor’s legal standing without abandoning their charming dynamic as actors-in-arms.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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“Conjuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conjuring. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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