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someone who is believed in some cultures to be able to use magic to cure people who are sick, to control future events, etc.
went to the shaman for a remedy
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Recent Examples of shamans
As niche as that plot may sound, its story is rooted in Korean tradition, where many shamans in Korea, who tend to be women, perform various rituals to chase demons away from a household or home.
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Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
In the world of KPop Demon Hunters, the jeoseung saja are the demons that K-pop girl groups, and female shamans before them, have worked to keep at bay for generations.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 21 Aug. 2025
Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
In the world of KPop Demon Hunters, the jeoseung saja are the demons that K-pop girl groups, and female shamans before them, have worked to keep at bay for generations.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shamans
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With ghosts, witches, bats, and more creepy characters, the options for Halloween decorations are endless.—
Claire Harmeyer,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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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
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Happel and his team plan to host a diverse range of local and national acts, from punk and metal to rock en español and touring legends, as well as magicians, stand-ups, burlesque dancers, neo-circus acts and more.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
12 Sep. 2025
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Comedians, singers, musicians, DJs and magicians are also included, though that is more relevant to the wedding performer crowd than Grammy-winners.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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After fulfilling the accidental want of a girl named Vira, Christmas, winter symbols, and the magical powers of the wizards, disappear from people’s memories.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
29 Aug. 2025
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Mentor Students In Underserved Communities Create a mentorship program where tech wizards guide students in underserved communities.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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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
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Rather than hang out with the two old hags, Cherry decides to try her luck on the stand-up paddleboards with Brigitte and Daniel, but quickly loses her balance.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Today, conjurers are not exclusively women.—
Danielle Amir Jackson,
The Atlantic,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Shamans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shamans. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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