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as in witch
a woman believed to have often harmful supernatural powers
When misfortune occurred, it was not uncommon for some unpopular woman of the village to be branded an enchantress.
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as in siren
a woman whom men find irresistibly attractive
Scarlett O'Hara is one of literature's most celebrated enchantresses.
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as in goddess
an attractive woman
She's an enchantress of the silver screen whose legend has only grown over the years.
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Recent Examples of enchantress
Hahn starred in Marvel series Agatha All Along, reprising her role of the magical enchantress who causes all sorts of trouble for both good and bad guys.
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
Taking inspiration from the Greek enchantress Circe, the fragrance embodies her mythical characteristics of seduction and power, alongside rebellion and creation.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
It’s named for the enchantress sent by the devil to seduce and destroy the Christian crusaders aiming to capture the city of Jerusalem.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
Snow White’s mother dies; her father remarries, making Gadot’s evil enchantress the new queen of the land.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
Taking inspiration from the Greek enchantress Circe, the fragrance embodies her mythical characteristics of seduction and power, alongside rebellion and creation.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
It’s named for the enchantress sent by the devil to seduce and destroy the Christian crusaders aiming to capture the city of Jerusalem.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
Snow White’s mother dies; her father remarries, making Gadot’s evil enchantress the new queen of the land.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enchantress
Noun
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So that night, Eloïse's two best friends encouraged her to hire a witch from Etsy to ensure perfect wedding weather.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Hannigan starred as teen witch Willow opposite Head as fellow magic expert Rupert Giles.—
Entertainment Weekly,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Investigators said the fire engine had its emergency lights and sirens activated.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Footage shared by the Irish Independent shows the emergency services evacuating people from burning homes on a residential street as sirens blare in the background.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
10 June 2026
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However, our sweet goddess planet will very soon venture into the kingdom of Leo from June 13 until July 9.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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Grassroots associations have made sure the posters of the disappeared are visible even at tourist sites, including outside a 17th century cathedral and on bollards at a central roundabout featuring a Roman goddess statue where Mexican soccer fans often celebrate.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Meg Foster originated the live-action role of Evil Lyn — one of Skeletor's sinister sorceresses — in the 1987 movie.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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Odysseus encounters a cyclops, sea monsters, and a sorceress who transforms men into animals, all rendered with minimal CGI and maximum ambition.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
12 May 2026
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So do the large pink or queen conch, the fighting conch, the tulip band shell, the helmet shells and the cask shells.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The bedroom alcove can fit a queen, and the kitchen has a surprisingly solid amount of storage space.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
8 June 2026
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Of course, the commercial ends in climactic fashion, as He-Man lifts Skeletor above his head for the grand finale and the sorcerer erupts into his legendary cackle.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
3 June 2026
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In the first Mortal Kombat film, Outworld sorcerer Shang Tsung (Chin Han) seeks to eliminate Earth's champions ahead of the ultimate tournament between realms.—
Nigel Smith,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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The beauty mogul accessorized with silver metallic strappy heels.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Collagen and hyaluronic acid have become the two headline ingredients in modern beauty marketing as both have a part to play in enhancing skin’s resilience, but which is more important?—
Ellie Davis,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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“Enchantress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enchantress. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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