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
Glinda’s sorcery may be manufactured rather than a natural gift like Elphaba’s, but her heart is genuine, often seeming to burst out of her chest in crystalline vocals colored by as much vulnerability as sweetness.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 Nov. 2025
Some cases belie the images of a modern nation – in one, a Saudi woman and a Yemeni man were executed after being accused of kidnapping babies to practice sorcery.
—Muhammad Darwish, CNN Money, 17 Nov. 2025
Don’t be afraid to explore the many layers and sensual sorcery surrounding this transit.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Fantilli followed and used a swirl of sorcery and stick moves before beating Silovs.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 Nov. 2025
Some cases belie the images of a modern nation – in one, a Saudi woman and a Yemeni man were executed after being accused of kidnapping babies to practice sorcery.
—Muhammad Darwish, CNN Money, 17 Nov. 2025
Don’t be afraid to explore the many layers and sensual sorcery surrounding this transit.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Fantilli followed and used a swirl of sorcery and stick moves before beating Silovs.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sorcery
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Viral weddings and political controversy While witchcraft is an ancient practice and Etsy witches have existed online for years, interest in buying quick spells online surged in 2025 after several influencers praised their results.—
Pilar Melendez,
NBC news,
26 Dec. 2025
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The Glinda alternative, Cherry Blossom Bubble ($48), isn’t quite as authentically connected to witchcraft, but then neither is Glinda.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
20 Nov. 2025
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There are moments when great artists are won over by the magic of certain cities and then forever change the way that the world sees them.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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There’s an equally eerie and intriguing magic that comes with venturing into the wilderness beneath the light of a full moon.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Sorcery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sorcery. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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