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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
Shane Croucher, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
But conjuring the demi god in person was a new experience.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 27 Nov. 2024
Crowley has worked wonders conjuring the magical world of Oz with large-scale constructions on soundstages and backlots, and the cast’s performances benefit from being in tangible settings rather than stuck in front of green-screen backdrops.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
The brand’s sweatpants, looked at through the prism of death and disrespect, were a real problem and a sort of social evil, conjuring bodies in effigy.
—Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2024
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
Verb
Falsely fearing a non-existent threat, the state responds by conjuring up a real threat.
—Shane Croucher, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
But conjuring the demi god in person was a new experience.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 27 Nov. 2024
Crowley has worked wonders conjuring the magical world of Oz with large-scale constructions on soundstages and backlots, and the cast’s performances benefit from being in tangible settings rather than stuck in front of green-screen backdrops.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
The brand’s sweatpants, looked at through the prism of death and disrespect, were a real problem and a sort of social evil, conjuring bodies in effigy.
—Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2024
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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Tituba learns the power of herbs and healing from a wise elder in Barbados and her knowledge of the natural world leads to her eventual accusation of witchcraft in America.Anita Kopacz, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Her husband was accused of witchcraft and of being responsible for the death of a little girl in their community.Emma Bubola, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
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The Harry Potter Monopoly edition adds a little more magic to the game.Christopher Murray, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
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In fact, Cilic rents out his bees, who work their magic for area farmers.Sofia Perez, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Easton offers readers a delightful rom-com that is both an enchanting escape and a celebration of unexpected connection and the value of family.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Porto Santo, Madeira Islands, Portugal For a sunny New Year’s Eve, treat yourself to a stay on the enchanting island of Porto Santo, part of the Madeira archipelago.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
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People were begging me to cut it down.Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Literally begging any of these idiots to understand how the internet works.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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To up their sorcery skills, this kit contains activities that teach them tricks using chemical reactions, such as making ordinary powders mystically foam and change color, creating test tube crystal balls, and more.Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 5 Dec. 2024
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The respective casting of those roles — Ariana Grande as the minimally gifted sorcery student who will go on to become Glinda, Good Witch of the North, and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, future Wicked Witch of the West — is the movie’s winning hand.David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 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
Verb
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis spent years petitioning the federal government to let the Sunshine State import drugs directly from Canada.Sally Pipes, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Today, a small but active community of Black Catholics is petitioning the Vatican for the accelerated canonisation of six Black American candidates for sainthood, the oldest of whom, Pierre Toussaint, has been dead for 171 years.Seyward Darby, Longreads, 4 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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But as Clover spends more time with Bee’s charming sister, Beth, and Bee can’t keep away from Clover’s ex-fiancee, Knox, the two women discover that a change of scenery might have been the perfect gift to themselves.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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When winter arrives, these charming plants need a little TLC to ensure summer blooms return the following season.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Conjuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conjuring. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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