witchery

noun

ˈwi-chə-rē How to pronounce witchery (audio)
Definition of witcherynext
1
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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2
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 All three are presented in the episode-two challenge, where they are suspended in cages above the ground out in the woods, like they’ve been accused of witchery or something. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2025 There’s also a glimpse of Billy, Lilia and Jen channeling iconic Disney heroes and villains, plus requisite flashbacks to Agatha and Rio’s days of Salem witchery. — Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 14 Oct. 2024 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. — 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 See All Example Sentences for witchery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for witchery
  1. charm
  2. witchcraft
  3. appeal
  4. sorcery
  5. attractiveness
  6. magic
  7. fascination
  8. attraction
Noun
  • There’s no mistaking the pop sensibilities that made this song cross over for the country star, from the Carpenters-worthy soft-pop charm of that piano intro to the lush orchestration on the bridge.
    — Ed Masley, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • From song to screen With her southern twang, witty charm and stunning looks, Parton was a natural in front of the camera.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of charm
Noun
  • Eclipses, which used to be thought of as magic or even witchcraft, depending on what suited them at the moment, are now understood to be just a function of the Earth's alignment with the sun and moon.
    — Ron Smiley, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The roughly 25-acre farm is also home to a reproduction of the Salem Village Meeting House, the site of many early hearings about the Salem witchcraft hysteria.
    — Nicholas DeRenzo, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of witchcraft
Noun
  • His screen appeal combines a mix of swagger and self-deprecating, and at times evokes (a taller) Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Can Kushner’s billions of dollars and unlimited access deliver the kind of magnetic appeal that began with the Showtime Lakers in 1979?
    — Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of appeal
Noun
  • His brother-in-law had been accused of sorcery, and his home had been set on fire.
    — Rachel Aviv, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
  • With ancient Greek tale The Odyssey still slashing its way to peak box office, the sword and sorcery age remains a potent genre for Hollywood.
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of sorcery
Noun
  • The list of 500 schools was compiled by the magazine and data research firm Statista, Schools were given a score based on their student outcomes, learning environment and their attractiveness to students.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The stakes are high, with victory on the track bringing in prize money and enhancing the team’s attractiveness to sponsors like Petronas and Microsoft.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of attractiveness
Noun
  • For The Times) Curating Knott’s magic show will be Rudy Coby, a resident magician at the Magic Castle.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • At the same time, each new iteration of the Muppet Show is a chance to introduce a new generation to the magic of the Muppets.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of magic
Noun
  • And of his fascination in the idea that people might go on living after death, in oblivion.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026
  • That personal fascination would eventually shape Big World Pictures’ identity.
    — José Salazar, IndieWire, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of fascination
Noun
  • Travelers looking for an in-state getaway can also book vacation packages from Denver that combine the train with hotel stays and attractions in Glenwood Springs.
    — Jocelyn Rowley, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Continue reading … THROWBACK THRILLS — Disneyland fans beg for return of beloved '60s attraction that shuttered years ago.
    — , FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of attraction

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“Witchery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/witchery. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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