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as in charm
the power of irresistible attraction
the movie star's violet eyes are frequently cited as the source of her cinematic witchery
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as in witchcraft
the power to control natural forces through supernatural means
a tale of horror replete with eerie hauntings and evil witchery
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Recent Examples of witchery
The investigation suggested that Cunningham was involved in the creation of a flyer, which circulated at the May school-committee hearing, accusing ARMS teachers of witchery and other transgressions.
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Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2024
Consider the witchery accusations made by King James.
—Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2024
There are now five chapters in the Guild — Providence, Warwick, Wickford, Newport, and Chase Farm in Lincoln — representing both the interest in witchery and the reality that Rhode Islanders are averse to traveling more than 20 minutes away for anything.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 18 May 2022
In recent years conservative politics and its focus on dismantling women’s rights have summoned a new surge of witchery.
—Jessica Iredale, Town & Country, 28 Apr. 2023
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Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2024
Consider the witchery accusations made by King James.
—Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2024
There are now five chapters in the Guild — Providence, Warwick, Wickford, Newport, and Chase Farm in Lincoln — representing both the interest in witchery and the reality that Rhode Islanders are averse to traveling more than 20 minutes away for anything.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 18 May 2022
In recent years conservative politics and its focus on dismantling women’s rights have summoned a new surge of witchery.
—Jessica Iredale, Town & Country, 28 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for witchery
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Apart from excellent service and world-class cuisine, this quaint boutique hotel perched on a cliff has managed to maintain its charm and relaxing atmosphere.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Roughly 80 miles south of Miami and 80 miles north of Key West, Islamorada offers the perfect blend of Old Florida charm and salty barefoot luxury—no high-rises, no big-box stores, just freshly caught fish, breezy galleries, and the healing rhythm of the sea.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Aug. 2025
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Old New England wasn’t all scarlet letters, witchcraft trials, and theocratic socialism.—
Brian T. Allen,
National Review,
19 July 2025
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Some people, however, did take issue with the museum displaying mummified cats in a recent exhibition about witchcraft.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Apr. 2025
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In early July, Ocean City and Worcester County jointly filed two legal appeals against US Wind’s air permit, claiming that the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), a state agency, issued the permit without following proper procedures.—
Anna Broughel,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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On a morning analyst call, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav talked about pulling back on library content licensing to rival streamers to focus on HBO Max and its consumer appeal.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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Yes, the warrior who fought wizards, ogres and various other monsters in the Roger Corman-produced 1983 sword and sorcery cult classic is back on the big screen.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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Both ancient and modern pieces are curated into exhibits about sorcery, motherhood, or high-fashion gowns.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
17 Apr. 2025
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The good news is that top performers’ success isn’t magic, and their communication style can be learned.—
Melody Wilding,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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In the 20 years since, the event has brought more than 217,000 people to the district to see more than 7,200 artists perform cutting-edge theater, magic, puppetry and other experimental shows.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
13 Aug. 2025
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DeGroff is the father of the American cocktail renaissance and has a Scorcese-esque fascination with all things New York; Beebe’s extended tribute to the Stork Club and the cocktails therein would’ve been irresistible.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
16 Aug. 2025
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Eventually, Cooper revealed himself to be a serial killer, thus beginning Prater’s fascination with murderers.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
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At the top of the platform’s most sought-after (and most beloved) attractions is the Basílica de la Sagrada Família in Barcelona.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Aug. 2025
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Looking back, Shay admitted that her attraction to her famous flings stemmed from both liking their personalities and their celebrity status.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The upscale glamour of St. Barths is legendary—and for good reason: the French Caribbean island boasts several five-star resorts, designer shopping, and Michelin-starred dining as well as pristine sandy beaches.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
4 Aug. 2025
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Bloom suspected, from a distance, that the era of glamour games was already ending.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Witchery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/witchery. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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