1
as in spell
a spoken word or set of words believed to have magic power
entertained the children with stories about magic potions and enchantments
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as in appeal
the power of irresistible attraction
there's an enchantment about that handsome, young actor that audiences just adore
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as in sorcery
the power to control natural forces through supernatural means
there are people even today who claim to be skilled in enchantment
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Recent Examples of enchantment
Gouveia is hopeful that in a world increasingly beset with trouble, more of us can find wonder — and enchantment — in the challenge.
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Ari Daniel, NPR, 12 Jan. 2025
The night sky will be putting on a dazzling display next week as May's Flower Moon rises, giving spring a touch of cosmic enchantment.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
Alyssa Wentzel, an undergraduate at the University of Delaware who joined Dr. Wozniak aboard Alvin, described the enchantment of sinking into the darkness of the ocean depths on the 70-minute journey to the seafloor.
—Maya Wei-Haas, New York Times, 2 May 2025
But any semblance of real whimsy and enchantment (let alone profits) went down the rabbit hole with Tim Burton, who stepped down from director to producer for this diminished sequel.
—Staff Author, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2025
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Ari Daniel, NPR, 12 Jan. 2025
The night sky will be putting on a dazzling display next week as May's Flower Moon rises, giving spring a touch of cosmic enchantment.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
Alyssa Wentzel, an undergraduate at the University of Delaware who joined Dr. Wozniak aboard Alvin, described the enchantment of sinking into the darkness of the ocean depths on the 70-minute journey to the seafloor.
—Maya Wei-Haas, New York Times, 2 May 2025
But any semblance of real whimsy and enchantment (let alone profits) went down the rabbit hole with Tim Burton, who stepped down from director to producer for this diminished sequel.
—Staff Author, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enchantment
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That’s hardly unique for this team but rectifying it is imperative; Le Bris’ side were well organised last season but will need to upgrade their ability to withstand long spells of pressure this year.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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In exploring some of the ways that LLMs work and what that brings to business, McKay talked about trust, using the example of early spell check tools evolving into autocorrect, and suggesting that businesses should build up to more extreme disruptions.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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The European Court of Justice’s advocate general recommended—in a non-binding opinion, mind you—that Google’s appeal to its €4 billion fine should be dismissed.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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There is also a case to be made that playing well with Thompson is part of Peterka’s appeal.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Both ancient and modern pieces are curated into exhibits about sorcery, motherhood, or high-fashion gowns.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
17 Apr. 2025
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His putting is and will always be capable of sorcery.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Just a short drive inland, Coral Gables showcases its own brand of polished charm.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025
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Etta Avenue Destini Drop Cloth Farmhouse Curtain No room is complete without curtains, according to my mom, and this drop cloth style adds tons of charm.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
18 June 2025
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And while that year proved to be an outlier, Mangiapane has proven he can be relied upon for 14-18 goals and maybe, if some of the earlier magic reappears (and his playing time increases), something more.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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When motivated teams use AI tools, that’s when the magic happens.—
Leigh Cuen,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
Noun
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Because perhaps heartbreak is not only a curse, but also a language.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
20 June 2025
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His thought that autism is a curse that destroys families IS the tragedy.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2025
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Aimed at preschoolers, the series follows a young girl learning the ropes of witchcraft with the help of her magical pets and a supportive community.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
7 June 2025
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Created with rotoscope animation, Dog of God is set in the 17th century and focuses on a woman accused of witchcraft and how her trial uncovers the existence of a werewolf.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
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This may be explained by my longtime fascination with pears.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
15 June 2025
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That fascination grew into a collection of 120,000 postcards, 700 of which were featured in a 2012 exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.—
Pete Born,
Footwear News,
15 June 2025
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“Enchantment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enchantment. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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