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as in witchcraft
the power to control natural forces through supernatural means
his attempts at conjuring demonstrated the vanity of human wishes
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as in magic
the art or skill of performing tricks or illusions for entertainment
she's so good at conjuring that she's a much-sought-after entertainer at children's parties
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as in begging
to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner
I conjure you to hear my plea for mercy
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as in enchanting
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Recent Examples of conjuring
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Indeed, Absolutely was a project of divination, of spiritual conjuring.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2025
Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
As Stewart makes clear, conjuring has been enmeshed in American life for centuries.
—Danielle Amir Jackson, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
But there are other ways of lying besides conjuring up AI hallucinations.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
When the death of one of the owners of Cooper’s Chase risks putting them all out of their homes, the amateur sleuths embark on the kind of comedic procedural that’s not too far from the ones Joyce was gleefully conjuring in her mind.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
That said, Gundy is a master at conjuring quality seasons just as the dark cloud begin to circle.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2025
From the Shakespearean reference of Hamlet’s Ophelia to conjuring the greatest showgirl of all time — Elizabeth Taylor — there are lots of places the album could go.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2025
And sometimes my mom and I would drive down and gaze at the White House and Capitol, so proud that an up-and coming Irishman could have beaten out all the other architects to play such a central role in conjuring the seats of our new Republic.
—Maureen Dowd, Twin Cities, 13 Aug. 2025
Bailey, who’s served as lead singer since 1972, credits Carpenter’s agent for conjuring up the idea.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
This is the cursed object that shows up at the Smurls, though the actual conjuring mirror – long a mainstay in the Warrens' Occult Museum, alongside the infamous Annabelle – was obtained from a man in New Jersey.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Indeed, Absolutely was a project of divination, of spiritual conjuring.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Rather than conjuring a mood of bracing inexorability, this linear focus only suffocates what might be an interesting debate, as a man of the modern world weighs his values against those of a woman raised in atavistic isolation.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
As Stewart makes clear, conjuring has been enmeshed in American life for centuries.
—Danielle Amir Jackson, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
But there are other ways of lying besides conjuring up AI hallucinations.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
When the death of one of the owners of Cooper’s Chase risks putting them all out of their homes, the amateur sleuths embark on the kind of comedic procedural that’s not too far from the ones Joyce was gleefully conjuring in her mind.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
That said, Gundy is a master at conjuring quality seasons just as the dark cloud begin to circle.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2025
From the Shakespearean reference of Hamlet’s Ophelia to conjuring the greatest showgirl of all time — Elizabeth Taylor — there are lots of places the album could go.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2025
And sometimes my mom and I would drive down and gaze at the White House and Capitol, so proud that an up-and coming Irishman could have beaten out all the other architects to play such a central role in conjuring the seats of our new Republic.
—Maureen Dowd, Twin Cities, 13 Aug. 2025
Bailey, who’s served as lead singer since 1972, credits Carpenter’s agent for conjuring up the idea.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conjuring
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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Color Wow Dreaming Advanced Repair & Resurfacing Treatment Fried hair was revived once this reparative mask worked its magic.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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The magic lives in the story told through materials and details, so embrace the frills.—
Ginger Perra,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Set of 4 6-Ounce Ramekins This four-piece stoneware ramekin set is just begging to be added to your fall tablescape—and don’t forget about it when Thanksgiving rolls around either.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Your sleep paralysis demon is begging you to read Herculine.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Expect sing-alongs, dances, interactive crafts and 10 enchanting performances designed to captivate kids and parents alike.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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The lineup turns even more enchanting in the first week of the month, as Mercury joins the party just below Venus for around an hour before sunrise.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Can Printemps New York recapture the commercial sorcery of glamorous department stores like Wanamaker’s, Barney’s, and Bloomingdale’s?—
Martin Filler,
The New York Review of Books,
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
Verb
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With that and five other Florida Bar cases over her head, Hufnagel cut the professional rope, petitioning for disciplinary revocation.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
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Hundreds of postdoctoral scholars and research associates at Northwestern University voted to unionize this week, nearly two months after petitioning school officials.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This oh-so-charming throw blanket is festive, bewitching, and less than five dollars.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
31 July 2025
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Elysia chlorotica is a bewitching example of symbiosis.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Meyers is celebrated for her charming aesthetic of cozy neutrals.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Garcia will play Renata, a disarmingly charming leader with a natural ability to win people over with her optimism and convivial personality.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Conjuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conjuring. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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