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
The movie, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary on May 3, showed us how to use our magic and morals to decide whether to embrace necromancy and the occult.
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Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
Hedva’s practice cooks magic, necromancy, and divination together with mystical states of fury and ecstasy, and political states of solidarity and disintegration.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
Former Disney star Calum Worthy is trying his hand at digital necromancy — and a lot people aren't happy about it.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Nov. 2025
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
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
Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
Hedva’s practice cooks magic, necromancy, and divination together with mystical states of fury and ecstasy, and political states of solidarity and disintegration.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
Former Disney star Calum Worthy is trying his hand at digital necromancy — and a lot people aren't happy about it.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Nov. 2025
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necromancy
Noun
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The design leans on physics-heavy melee, spell schools and a handcrafted world of ruins, with build pillars across stealth, agility and sorcery.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Charging into theaters on June 5, 2026, and starring Nicholas Galitzine as Adam Glenn, aka Prince Adam/He-Man, this epic sword-and-sorcery adventure in the land of Eternia is poised to pounce on the global box office and make its mark.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Protagonist Jo’s mother disappeared when Jo was a teen, tainting her daughter with the stain of possible witchcraft.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Based on the true story of a Roman Catholic priest accused of witchcraft in rural France in 1634, The Devils featured violence and nudity that still seems strong today.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Today, the property is a best-case example of the magic that happens when old meets new.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Brodie explores the allure of the pop-cultural underdog and writes about her characters’ chemistry and near-supernatural connection in a way that makes improv seem like literal magic.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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“Necromancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necromancy. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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