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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. 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
  • Game of Thrones‘ upcoming prequel A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms takes place 100 years before the events of the original series, in a Westeros where sorcery and dragons are a thing of the past.
    Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 11 Oct. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • With good reason, as the history of this Louisiana city is filled with lore of witchcraft, voodoo, and even vampires.
    Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025
  • There are occult- and witchcraft-themed shops and museums, tall ships and tours.
    Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Ready to let the humble-yet-mighty brown work its magic in your wardrobe this fall?
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
  • But the real magic comes from strategically arranging guests to spark conversations.
    Editors of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025

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“Necromancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necromancy. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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