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as in spells
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 magics
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 enchantments
Bagehot and other upholders of depoliticizing enchantments could not have imagined a scenario in which Andrew, once second in line for the throne, and Larry Summers, a former Ivy League president hailed as one of America’s leading public intellectuals, are caught up in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
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Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enchantments
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Roberto Di Matteo’s time at Chelsea has a case to be one of the weirdest managerial spells of all time.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
25 Jan. 2026
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Directed by Joel Thompson, the centuries-old tale of demons, magic spells and a deal with the devil is brought to life with special effects and theatrical stage haze.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
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But there might be ancient magics trapped underground as well, sparking competing interests with Cod’s potential discoveries in this standalone adventure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Jan. 2026
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There’s a little bit of mystery with the spirits, incantations and rituals.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Enchantments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enchantments. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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