mentalist

noun

men·​tal·​ist ˈmen-tə-list How to pronounce mentalist (audio)

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The intimate Encore Theater allows audiences to experience the talents of the illusionist, stunt artist and mentalist up close. Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Dec. 2024 In December, word came that a frequent talk show guest, the mentalist The Amazing Kreskin, 89, had passed away. David Colton, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024 The mentalist's late night dominance extended to the next generation of talk shows, guesting on several episodes of shows hosted by David Letterman, Howard Stern, and Jimmy Fallon. Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024 The Amazing Kreskin, the famed mentalist who appeared on The Tonight Show numerous times, has died at age 89. Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mentalist 

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mentalist was in 1909

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“Mentalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentalist. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.

Medical Definition

mentalist

noun
men·​tal·​ist ˈment-ᵊl-əst How to pronounce mentalist (audio)
: an adherent or advocate of a mentalistic school of psychology or psychiatry

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