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
This era-spanning gothic novel follows three women who are each impacted by witchcraft.
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Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Erik Gustafsson hasn’t been able to re-create whatever witchcraft was needed for his weirdly spectacular 2022-23 season.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Black ritual salt is not safe to eat and is mostly used in witchcraft and spiritual practices to protect against negative energy.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 24 Sep. 2025
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018-2020) Is there anything more bisexual than witchcraft?
—Catherine Mhloyi, Them., 15 Sep. 2025
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Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Erik Gustafsson hasn’t been able to re-create whatever witchcraft was needed for his weirdly spectacular 2022-23 season.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Black ritual salt is not safe to eat and is mostly used in witchcraft and spiritual practices to protect against negative energy.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 24 Sep. 2025
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018-2020) Is there anything more bisexual than witchcraft?
—Catherine Mhloyi, Them., 15 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
Noun
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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 22 Oct. 2025.
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