conjuring (up)

verb

Definition of conjuring (up)next
present participle of conjure (up)
1
as in imagining
to form a mental picture of with certain flowers I instantly conjure up memories of our Caribbean honeymoon

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2
as in summoning
to call into being through the use of one's inner resources or powers managed to conjure up the courage to ask the boss for a raise

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conjuring (up)
  1. imagining
  2. summoning
  3. seeing
  4. gathering
  5. dreaming
Verb
  • But then that is the fun of this right now, imagining the possibilities.
    Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Start by imagining your ideal day.
    Cepee Tabibian, Contributor, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of imagining
Verb
  • On July 2, Neptune stationed retrograde, summoning us into a period of heightened awareness and self-reflection.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The New York Philharmonic has a habit of summoning ex-leaders back into service.
    Justin Davidson, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of summoning
Verb
  • BlackRock is seeing a higher mix of higher-margin, higher-fee products including alternative investments which have higher fees.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • What makes the show all the more remarkable — and worth seeing every year — is how fresh the theater keeps it.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of seeing
Verb
  • For anyone in business or personal development, there’s a critical difference between gathering knowledge and applying it.
    Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Sundance Film Festival is considering a big move for 2027, but the 2025 feature film and episodic programs find the Robert Redford founded gathering very much in its traditional wheelhouse with a mix of big-name projects, politics, and what might just be the next big thing.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of gathering
Verb
  • Those dreaming of snow and ice can rent skates for 30-minute sessions for only $5 at the outdoor rink that can be set up regardless of temperature.
    Trudy Haywood Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
  • While REM sleep isn’t usually classified as a deep sleep stage, most people don’t wake up easily during the dreaming sleep stage.
    Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of dreaming
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