as in sorcery
the power to control natural forces through supernatural means
in the conjuring of the souls of the dead, necromancy seemed to offer human beings a means of exerting some control over an uncertain world
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Recent Examples of necromancy
Draco and Hermione become Kaine and Helena, England becomes Paladia, the dark arts become necromancy, and Harry Potter becomes Luc Holdfast.
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Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
As Calhoun summarizes, the first part takes up the subject of magic and necromancy, the second treats of witchcraft and sorcery, and the third discourses of all kinds of spirits and specters.
—Emily Zarevich, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
One of the buzziest debuts of the fall is this riveting dark fantasy in which a woman with missing memories must survive a world of necromancy and alchemy.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Disney has been dabbling in digital necromancy ever since Rogue One, which featured a recreation of Peter Cushing's likeness as Grand Moff Tarkin.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
The act was short and provided few details about what constituted witchcraft, sorcery or necromancy.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
Here’s Page’s step-by-step guide on how to go about medieval necromancy in a productive, yet safe, manner.
—Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 18 Dec. 2024
After her death, Morgan even resorted to necromancy, reviving the People’s Princess (now embodied by Elizabeth Debicki) as an apparition who soothes a disconsolate Charles (Dominic West) and makes peace with a grieving but resentful Elizabeth (Imelda Staunton).
—Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2023
Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
As Calhoun summarizes, the first part takes up the subject of magic and necromancy, the second treats of witchcraft and sorcery, and the third discourses of all kinds of spirits and specters.
—Emily Zarevich, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
One of the buzziest debuts of the fall is this riveting dark fantasy in which a woman with missing memories must survive a world of necromancy and alchemy.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Disney has been dabbling in digital necromancy ever since Rogue One, which featured a recreation of Peter Cushing's likeness as Grand Moff Tarkin.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
The act was short and provided few details about what constituted witchcraft, sorcery or necromancy.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
Here’s Page’s step-by-step guide on how to go about medieval necromancy in a productive, yet safe, manner.
—Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 18 Dec. 2024
After her death, Morgan even resorted to necromancy, reviving the People’s Princess (now embodied by Elizabeth Debicki) as an apparition who soothes a disconsolate Charles (Dominic West) and makes peace with a grieving but resentful Elizabeth (Imelda Staunton).
—Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necromancy
Noun
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In this Fixed sign, Mars’ sorcery is much like a surgeon or a chemist, cutting deep to unveil what’s lingering beneath the surface.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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Sheibani and McCraney know that the way to bring out the sorcery of a play layered in myth and ritual is not to weigh it down.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Thomas Ady, the 17th century author of a skeptical treatise on witchcraft A Candle in the Dark appears to refer to Vincent without naming him directly.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
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There’s a deep sadness to Mika Moon, a witch who has been raised to hide her magic, and there’s also sadness to witchcraft in general in this world, in which any one with magic is orphaned.—
Audrey Goldberg Ruoff,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Falcons, Texans, Jets, Seahawks Baker Mayfield was nearly flawless, completing 29 of 33 passes for 379 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions as the Bucs’ fourth-quarter magic continued.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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That began with his mother, who introduced him to the magic of movement and music—the sounds of her favorite female singers flooding the house.—
Guillermo Perez,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Necromancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necromancy. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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