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Recent Examples of thaumaturge
Brother Larry Schellman taught him about shamans, swamis, and thaumaturges, as well as the Catholic Church’s position on them—namely, that their powers are real but demonically granted.
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Kent Russell, Harper's Magazine, 11 May 2022
Of Jesus the dusty thaumaturge, the wandering soul-zapper and self-styled son of God, less so.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2020
Kent Russell, Harper's Magazine, 11 May 2022
Of Jesus the dusty thaumaturge, the wandering soul-zapper and self-styled son of God, less so.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thaumaturge
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The book details the life and otherworldly visions of Black Elk, the Oglala Lakota healer and shaman who bore witness to the horrors of white settler colonialism firsthand, including at the battles of Little Big Horn (1876) and Wounded Knee (1890).—
Shannon Taggart,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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The spa In addition to classic spa services like facials and massages, the Post Ranch spa offers more esoteric experiences including shaman sessions (for both individuals and couples), a power animal drum journey, astrology, energy balancing, and forest meditation.—
Lauren Sloss,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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He was given a chance to do a try-out performance, which was promptly ruled occultist.—
Angelica Frey,
JSTOR Daily,
8 Oct. 2025
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The order that takes his name, the Franciscans, is known for its production of wonder-workers capable of similar feats.—
Emily Harnett,
Harpers Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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Online, a host of experimental, upstart wonder-workers were finding new audiences with eye-catching content about all things demonic.—
Sam Kestenbaum,
Harper's Magazine,
21 June 2024
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Set in New Orleans, Coven Academy follows three teenage witches and their dangerously charming warlock peers at an elite magic school where power is currency, secrets are lethal, and attraction is a liability.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2026
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His warlock power is immense and intense.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Thaumaturge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thaumaturge. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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