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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
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
Line by line, mark by mark, medieval builders figured out how to shape stone and pour light, conjuring complete buildings on parchment before the first rock was hewn.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026
York and the duke of Buckingham catch the duchess in the act of conjuring a spirit.
—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Their echo reverberates, the force of each choke conjuring a frame in painful contraction.
—Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 18 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
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
Line by line, mark by mark, medieval builders figured out how to shape stone and pour light, conjuring complete buildings on parchment before the first rock was hewn.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026
York and the duke of Buckingham catch the duchess in the act of conjuring a spirit.
—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Their echo reverberates, the force of each choke conjuring a frame in painful contraction.
—Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conjuring
Noun
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Amid the Black Death, a pregnant healer accused of witchcraft finds refuge in a Carthusian monastery.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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Starring Vanessa Redgrave and Oliver Reed, the film tells the story of Urbain Grandier, a 17th-century Catholic priest who was burned at the stake over accusations of witchcraft.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Let’s hope Neon can work its magic to get this film seen by a wider global audience.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
25 May 2026
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The Mamba-esque magic is in the embracing behind-the-scenes monotony, powering through it.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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An eerie, enchanting score by Rock Burwell giving the proceedings a dreamy, nightmarish quality.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2026
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The main home was designed around an enchanting central courtyard with a bubbling water feature.—
David Caraccio
May 23,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2026
Verb
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An all-white outfit is practically begging for a headscarf moment.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
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The bright green pesto and colorful tomatoes make a beautiful plate that's begging to be enjoyed even on the busiest of weeknights.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Individuals born with Pluto in Virgo possess sharp instincts, an eye for detail and a sorcery-like resourcefulness.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 May 2026
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In a feat of sorcery that should have other sandwich makers crying in their beer, the ciabatta roll here is tender and comparatively thin.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 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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Despite already petitioning onto the June primary election ballot, Marx won nearly 40% of the vote at the Republican state assembly last month.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
26 May 2026
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Last year, she was also impeached by the House but survived by successfully petitioning the Supreme Court to declare the impeachment bid unconstitutional on a technicality.—
Jim Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Rhoda, so likable and charming and unassuming, looked embarrassed to be accepting praise for what was entirely Sherry’s dish, which made Sherry justifiably angry.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2026
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The charming star hockey player is 20 in Kennedy’s 2015 book The Mistake.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
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“Conjuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conjuring. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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