the occult
noun
: supernatural powers or practices and the things (such as gods, ghosts, and magic) that are connected with them
He's a student of the occult.
religion, mythology, and the occult
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The appeal of visiting places connected to witchcraft goes beyond just an interest in the occult.
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Jennifer Stavros, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
Among them is Zamata’s character, a potions witch who runs an organic skincare apothecary of sorts when not dabbling in the occult.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
But as fear of the occult grips the town of Happy Hollow, the innocent teens become prime suspects, and a powerful force takes root that threatens everyone.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 18 Oct. 2024
Strip away the occult mystery from a vampire’s actions and what you’re left with is something much uglier.
—James Grebey, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
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Jennifer Stavros, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
Among them is Zamata’s character, a potions witch who runs an organic skincare apothecary of sorts when not dabbling in the occult.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
But as fear of the occult grips the town of Happy Hollow, the innocent teens become prime suspects, and a powerful force takes root that threatens everyone.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 18 Oct. 2024
Strip away the occult mystery from a vampire’s actions and what you’re left with is something much uglier.
—James Grebey, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for the occult
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“The occult.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20occult. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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