as in witchcraft
the power to control natural forces through supernatural means
in olden times people suspected of sorcery were often put to death
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Recent Examples of sorcery
His putting is and will always be capable of sorcery.
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Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Bassett’s sword and sorcery movie Red Sonja will be released by Samuel Goldwyn Films later this year.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 May 2025
His Game 2 first half was evidence that his sorcery is still capable of outpacing Father Time.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2025
Both ancient and modern pieces are curated into exhibits about sorcery, motherhood, or high-fashion gowns.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 17 Apr. 2025
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Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Bassett’s sword and sorcery movie Red Sonja will be released by Samuel Goldwyn Films later this year.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 May 2025
His Game 2 first half was evidence that his sorcery is still capable of outpacing Father Time.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2025
Both ancient and modern pieces are curated into exhibits about sorcery, motherhood, or high-fashion gowns.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sorcery
Noun
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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
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The portrayal of witchcraft in the 21st century is expansive and multi-dimensional.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Time,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Color Wow Dreaming Advanced Repair & Resurfacing Treatment Fried hair was revived once this reparative mask worked its magic.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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The magic lives in the story told through materials and details, so embrace the frills.—
Ginger Perra,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Sorcery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sorcery. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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