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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
For the fashion week show, Ganni plans to create a little magic — in the theme of witchery that is — all while spelling out its message.
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Rhonda Richford, WWD, 24 Sep. 2024
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.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2024
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
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
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Rhonda Richford, WWD, 24 Sep. 2024
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.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2024
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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for witchery
Noun
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Come experience the small-town charm.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Those in Springboro or those wanting to experience its charm can come to yet another Oktoberfest.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As Calhoun summarizes, the first part takes up the subject of magic and necromancy, the second treats of witchcraft and sorcery, and the third discourses of all kinds of spirits and specters.—
Emily Zarevich,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Sep. 2025
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The portrayal of witchcraft in the 21st century is expansive and multi-dimensional.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Time,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Strong interest from Brazil’s Palmeiras had a certain appeal — Paraguay team-mates Ramon Sosa and Gustavo Gomez, who captains club and country, are with the Sao Paulo side — but the preference, for Enciso and his camp, was to remain in Europe.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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On Wednesday night, the president asked the Supreme Court to quickly accept and rule on an appeal seeking to overturn the lower court decision.—
Jenni Reid,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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As Calhoun summarizes, the first part takes up the subject of magic and necromancy, the second treats of witchcraft and sorcery, and the third discourses of all kinds of spirits and specters.—
Emily Zarevich,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Sep. 2025
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Putting It All Together AI might feel like magic, but it’s powered by structure, not sorcery.—
Abhesh Kumar,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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That means women on average tend to contact men who are perceived to be slightly less or roughly the same as them in terms of desirability and attractiveness, which signals a cautious approach.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Other factors may also contribute to your mosquito attractiveness, like your genetics and skin odor.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
28 Aug. 2025
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Can Indiana repeat the magic from 2024?—
Dylan Reffe,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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Up-close photos of jazz legends, tableside magic and revisiting the 1990s with an all-ages celebration.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Sep. 2025
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Based on the Pennsylvania haunting of the Smurl family, the film sent him down a research rabbit hole to find out all about the Warrens – a fascination that eventually turned into a hugely successful horror-movie universe.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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The decision to turn her apartment into an immersive theme experience for an audience of one (and her Italian greyhound, Vito) was a natural, if outsize, expression of her fascination.—
Laura Bannister,
Curbed,
5 Sep. 2025
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His versatility, as someone who has played across midfield, on the left and even up front, was another attraction when Everton weighed up an offer.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Lisbon brings in millions of tourists yearly, with the streetcar as one of its most popular attractions.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Witchery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/witchery. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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