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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
  • And then at some point, the movie turns into a full-on tale of modern-age sorcery, shifting from its historical roots into an arthouse genre flick replete with fire and demons.
    Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Fantilli followed and used a swirl of sorcery and stick moves before beating Silovs.
    Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Thirty-two people faced charges ranging from theft and murder to witchcraft, Claire Kehily, councillor for Maidstone Borough Council, told CNN.
    James Frater, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Its depictions of dancing devils and witches’ sabbaths are supposed to scare viewers straight, but writer-director Benjamin Christensen is also sympathetic towards the plight of medieval women persecuted for witchcraft.
    Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Since posting, Watt’s video has gone viral, even catching the attention of the Live Like Maddie Foundation, which thanked her for capturing the magic and shared her clip to help promote next year’s event.
    Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
  • The magic behind this set is its 100% mulberry silk design, which keeps you feeling cool, clean, and rich all night long.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2025

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“Necromancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necromancy. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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