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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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She was drawn to his humor and charm.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Tyla stars in the campaign for Pandora’s new Talisman collection, which features charms with ancient coin motifs.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
9 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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The portrayal of witchcraft in the 21st century is expansive and multi-dimensional.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Time,
2 Sep. 2025
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The infectious energy and Justin Bieber-style appeal of 25-year-old country hitmaker Bailey Zimmerman was not reflected in the CMA nominations.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The government subsequently dropped its appeal of the magistrate judge’s decision to release Bryant pending his trial, according to a notice on the docket Tuesday evening.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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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
Noun
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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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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
Noun
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The 2000s brought works centered around cars and boats, subjects of lifelong fascination for Grosvenor.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
11 Sep. 2025
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The hearing was the third in as many years in the halls of Congress since fiery testimony in July 2023 reignited public fascination in UFOs – not to mention the possibility that aliens are piloting them.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The arcade, escape room, mining and carnival style games are excluded, and some rides and attractions have height and weight restrictions.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Look back at theme park in photos The awards, established in 1998, shine a spotlight on the amusement park industry and attractions by recognizing the best of the best, according to the publication.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Witchery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/witchery. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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