enchantresses

plural of enchantress
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as in witches
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 sirens
a woman whom men find irresistibly attractive Scarlett O'Hara is one of literature's most celebrated enchantresses

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Noun
  • With ghosts, witches, bats, and more creepy characters, the options for Halloween decorations are endless.
    Claire Harmeyer, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Kidman, as well as original co-star Sandra Bullock, will both reprise their roles as sisters Sally and Gillian Owens, who descend from a storied lineage of witches.
    Jack Dunn, Variety, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Alerts can also come in many forms, ranging from emails and texts to sirens and radio broadcasts.
    Micki Olson, The Conversation, 16 Sep. 2025
  • During the stop, the driver, identified as Jacob Brown, 34, of Scarborough, immediately fled at a high rate of speed, MSP stated, prompting troopers to chase after the Jeep Wrangler with emergency lights and sirens on.
    David Chiu, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • It's sometimes used as an honor in Hindu culture and is another name for the goddesses Lakshmi and Saraswati.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
  • This is a 1,000 year old tradition where two maidens are chosen to be slaughtered as repentance to one of their goddesses.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • These beauties are smaller, with the foliage growing about 12 inches tall and the flowers extending above.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Like a lot of aging Hollywood beauties, La Quinta looks better than ever — and that’s saying something, because this place has always been a true jewel of the desert.
    Jenny Peters, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The fictional Night Raven College serves as a training ground for aspiring sorcerers, with dormitories themed around villainous icons like the Queen of Hearts, Scar, Ursula, Jafar, the Evil Queen, Hades and Maleficent.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Its pink aesthetic trickles over to its best-selling products, from the Bye Filter Pink Cloud Loose Setting Powder to its collaborations with pink queens Barbie and the Powerpuff Girls.
    Náosha Gregg, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • And my queens on stage with me tonight.
    Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Enchantresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enchantresses. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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