as in devil
the supreme personification of evil often represented as the ruler of hell some people believe that Satan can successfully tempt almost anyone with lies and flattery

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Recent Examples of Satan Here’s a population of wicked beings, created by Morgoth (again: Satan) and in service of a warlord set on conquering the world and subjecting all its people. Caitlin Penzeymoog, Vox, 7 Oct. 2024 Along the way, he’s been shot, stabbed, paralyzed, ejected from a submarine, trapped in a gas chamber, stalked by a serial killer, attacked by Satan, and has effortlessly come back to life after being dead — all while his signature eyebrow arch reacted to the chaos accordingly. Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2024 By the film’s end, Terry has the lead role in a Broadway musical — and the spawn of Satan growing inside her. Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 28 Sep. 2024 The Sarmat, sometimes called the Satan II, replaces Russia's long-range R-36M missile developed during the Cold War. Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 23 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Satan 
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Noun
  • The devil facial tumor disease (DFTD) has been eating away at the population of Tasmanian devils and re-introducing the thylacine might not do the devil any favors.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
  • He’s figured out what his father tried to tell him the hard way: Sometimes, a mere glance at a devil’s bargain is enough to strike a signature and a seal.
    Andy Andersen, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Deadline broke the news that Tom Ellis (Lucifer) joined Season 2 in the role of Baird College professor Oliver, who is married to Lucy’s teacher Marianne (Gabriella Pession).
    Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2024
  • Kelly and her sister have shared cool sister-bonding experiences In a 2019 segment for The Kelly Clarkson Show, Kelly, Alyssa and their mom Jeanne were treated to a private tour of their favorite show Lucifer, led by lead actor Tom Ellis.
    Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2024
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  • In ancient Egyptian art, Apophis was frequently portrayed as a massive serpent, embodying chaos and darkness.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The pros seemed to take a liking to the serpent, too, posing with the beast and dubbing him Waste Management.
    Karri Peifer, Axios, 19 Sep. 2024

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“Satan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Satan. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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