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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
Noun
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Just a short drive inland, Coral Gables showcases its own brand of polished charm.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025
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Etta Avenue Destini Drop Cloth Farmhouse Curtain No room is complete without curtains, according to my mom, and this drop cloth style adds tons of charm.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
18 June 2025
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Aimed at preschoolers, the series follows a young girl learning the ropes of witchcraft with the help of her magical pets and a supportive community.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
7 June 2025
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Created with rotoscope animation, Dog of God is set in the 17th century and focuses on a woman accused of witchcraft and how her trial uncovers the existence of a werewolf.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
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The court granted a motion to stay the lower court's order during further appeals, which gives control of the troops to Trump.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
20 June 2025
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There is also a case to be made that playing well with Thompson is part of Peterka’s appeal.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
20 June 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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His putting is and will always be capable of sorcery.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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And while that year proved to be an outlier, Mangiapane has proven he can be relied upon for 14-18 goals and maybe, if some of the earlier magic reappears (and his playing time increases), something more.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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When motivated teams use AI tools, that’s when the magic happens.—
Leigh Cuen,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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This may be explained by my longtime fascination with pears.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
15 June 2025
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That fascination grew into a collection of 120,000 postcards, 700 of which were featured in a 2012 exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.—
Pete Born,
Footwear News,
15 June 2025
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The city is open to ideas on how best to turn the little park into a big attraction.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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Budget-friendly movie houses known as nickelodeons became a favorite attraction for urban dwellers in the first two decades of the 20th century.—
Timeka Tounsel,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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The landmark property strikes the perfect balance between West Hollywood’s electric energy and Beverly Hills’ undeniable glamour.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 June 2025
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As in previous iterations of 9-1-1, the new spinoff is an action procedural about heroic first responders, which also weaves in a family saga of power and glamour set in Tennessee.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
16 June 2025
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“Witchery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/witchery. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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