as in sorcery
the power to control natural forces through supernatural means
a macabre tale about a woman who uses thaumaturgy to bring her dead lover back to life
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Game of Thrones‘ upcoming prequel A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms takes place 100 years before the events of the original series, in a Westeros where sorcery and dragons are a thing of the past.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
11 Oct. 2025 -
In this Fixed sign, Mars’ sorcery is much like a surgeon or a chemist, cutting deep to unveil what’s lingering beneath the surface.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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With good reason, as the history of this Louisiana city is filled with lore of witchcraft, voodoo, and even vampires.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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There are occult- and witchcraft-themed shops and museums, tall ships and tours.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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Since posting, Watt’s video has gone viral, even catching the attention of the Live Like Maddie Foundation, which thanked her for capturing the magic and shared her clip to help promote next year’s event.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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The magic behind this set is its 100% mulberry silk design, which keeps you feeling cool, clean, and rich all night long.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Thaumaturgy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thaumaturgy. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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