SPIRITUALISM Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

spiritualism

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Definition of spiritualism

as in occultism

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Recent Examples of spiritualism In that way, Bridgerton has been different from other upstairs-downstairs shows like Downton Abbey and The Gilded Age, which have worked in political and social storylines about Irish independence, American spiritualism, and new versus old money. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026 Explore meditation, spiritualism or philosophies that give you a better understanding of your life. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 22 Dec. 2025 While some people also practiced goddess worship or wiccan spiritualism, for many the witch was simply a cultural display of joy and a rejection of domestic servitude. — Time, 21 Nov. 2025 The majority of White House ghost stories developed during the nineteenth century, according to the WHHA, as spiritualism was a prevalent belief in the country in the wake of the Civil War. — James Powel, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for spiritualism

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In one example, some teachers are let into the fictional realm of Agartha, which is a key setting in neo-Nazi occultism where everyone is white and blond.

— Owen Carry, Wired News, 11 Mar. 2026
The transformation of Tarocchi into a divinatory tool began in the late 18th century, driven by the rise of occultism in France.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026

Definition of occultism

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The British horror film stars Oscar-winner Vanessa Redgrave and Oliver Reed, telling the story of Urbain Grandier, a 17th-century priest who was accused of witchcraft.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Think earthy, free-spirited garb, Bohemian crafts and clothing, and the visual symbols of Wicca and other witchcraft traditions.

— Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of witchcraft

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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.

— 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

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