as in sorcery
the power to control natural forces through supernatural means
taught all of her daughters witchcraft
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Recent Examples of witchcraft
Amy had been practicing—or attempting to practice—witchcraft.
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Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
Instead of Zendaya’s Mary-Jane and Jacob Batalon’s Ned, Peter’s new friends are influencer Harry Osborn (Zeno Robinson) and secret witchcraft user Nico Minoru (Grace Song).
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
Thomas Ady, the 17th century author of a skeptical treatise on witchcraft A Candle in the Dark appears to refer to Vincent without naming him directly.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
This era-spanning gothic novel follows three women who are each impacted by witchcraft.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
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Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
Instead of Zendaya’s Mary-Jane and Jacob Batalon’s Ned, Peter’s new friends are influencer Harry Osborn (Zeno Robinson) and secret witchcraft user Nico Minoru (Grace Song).
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
Thomas Ady, the 17th century author of a skeptical treatise on witchcraft A Candle in the Dark appears to refer to Vincent without naming him directly.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
This era-spanning gothic novel follows three women who are each impacted by witchcraft.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for witchcraft
Noun
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Game of Thrones‘ upcoming prequel A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms takes place 100 years before the events of the original series, in a Westeros where sorcery and dragons are a thing of the past.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
11 Oct. 2025
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In this Fixed sign, Mars’ sorcery is much like a surgeon or a chemist, cutting deep to unveil what’s lingering beneath the surface.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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Ready to let the humble-yet-mighty brown work its magic in your wardrobe this fall?—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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But the real magic comes from strategically arranging guests to spark conversations.—
Editors of Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Witchcraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/witchcraft. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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