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
The sword-and-sorcery title grossed over $68M worldwide, coming to be appreciated as a cult classic, and spawned the sequel Conan the Destroyer (1984).
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
The figure of an older woman working alone in a forest hovel inevitably brings some kind of sorcery to mind, but Hjorth’s earlier novels haven’t made too much of the suggestion.
—Elaine Blair, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
The socks demonstrated borderline sorcery in their moisture-wicking ability (thanks to their three-layer construction) and are never cold, despite their outward thinness (Falke’s Polypropylene blend works wonders here).
—Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
So, what sorcery is behind Williams’ 2026 Golden Globes skincare routine?
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 12 Jan. 2026
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
The figure of an older woman working alone in a forest hovel inevitably brings some kind of sorcery to mind, but Hjorth’s earlier novels haven’t made too much of the suggestion.
—Elaine Blair, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
The socks demonstrated borderline sorcery in their moisture-wicking ability (thanks to their three-layer construction) and are never cold, despite their outward thinness (Falke’s Polypropylene blend works wonders here).
—Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
So, what sorcery is behind Williams’ 2026 Golden Globes skincare routine?
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sorcery
Noun
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The story then sees Evelina torn between her romantic feelings for Alaric, her duties to help the sick and her roots in witchcraft.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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During Elizabeth Jackson’s trial, Jorden argued that Mary’s afflictions had nothing to do with witchcraft.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The two lead characters are members of fictional species living in a land known as The Valley with a bit of magic.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
4 May 2026
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For the Walt Disney Company’s most loyal fans, the pursuit of magic can come with a five-figure credit-card bill.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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“Sorcery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sorcery. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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