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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 enchanting
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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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Recent Examples of conjuring
Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2024
Other vampire exploits for season six, as teased by FX, include visiting New Hampshire, attending a human dinner party, celebrating the Baron and conjuring a demon.
—Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
And yeah, there’s going to be conjuring of spirits; there’ll be some magic, some comedy, and maybe some hell’s gonna break loose during all of this.
—Scott Feinblatt, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
By conjuring up a lunch in 1983, Rosenblatt does this beautifully, and with daring.
—Eva Wiseman, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2024
Verb
Beyond conjuring a spa-like experience, people also focus on the practicality of having more than one water stream.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2024
Other vampire exploits for season six, as teased by FX, include visiting New Hampshire, attending a human dinner party, celebrating the Baron and conjuring a demon.
—Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
And yeah, there’s going to be conjuring of spirits; there’ll be some magic, some comedy, and maybe some hell’s gonna break loose during all of this.
—Scott Feinblatt, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
By conjuring up a lunch in 1983, Rosenblatt does this beautifully, and with daring.
—Eva Wiseman, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conjuring
Noun
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Gorgeous ideas like that that were based on a lot of our really beautiful nature and witchcraft research.Nick Romano, EW.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Her baby brother goes mysteriously missing on her watch and she's suspected of witchcraft.Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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The flute was not the only magic in this performance.Maxwell Alexander, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
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The fact is that King tapped into a singular magic with his take on Michael Bond’s iconic British immigrant, but even the lesser spell that another filmmaker might cast with it would be preferable to depriving audiences another go-around with Ben Whishaw and the Brown family.David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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That’s because what’s up onscreen is absolutely enchanting, a big-screen musical extravaganza that whisks you away from everyday cares, and belts it out at all the appropriate times.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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The amusement park transforms into an enchanting holiday wonderland with more than seven million lights.Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 14 Nov. 2024
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Broth ends the video with an emotional plea begging his fans for their help.Ash Parrish, The Verge, 18 Oct. 2024
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The finally cool weather is begging for a road trip adventure.Megan Stringer, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
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Sam uses her sorcery to help advance her husband’s career and for chores around the house.Lisa Stardust, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
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The lack of weight here helps enormously, of course—and this is the sorcery behind how the Spring manages 140 miles per charge on such a tiny battery.Jeremy White, WIRED, 5 Aug. 2024
Adjective
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The Mayan title translates to cenote, a reference to the bewitching, watery caverns sprinkled throughout Yucatán.Justin Davidson, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2024
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Check in with the stars of one of the most bewitching Disney Channel Original Movies.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 15 Oct. 2024
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Getty Stockholm, Sweden (AQI: 20) Go for: The charming Stockholm Archipelago with over 14 islands, and the historic Gamla Stan, with its cobblestone streets and colorful buildings.Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2024
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The restaurant, which is also an inn, is situated in Luce, a charming village perched along the crystalline Savinja River.Ellen Ruppel Shell, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
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Taylor Swift enchanted fans with Sunday with another set of surprise songs for the last U.S. stop of the Eras Tour in Indianapolis — two mashups that spanned three different albums.Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024
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Opening to the public on Friday in New York, the unrivaled VR experience has enchanted audiences in London, Paris, and Atlanta.Natasha Gural, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Conjuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conjuring. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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