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as in spell
a spoken word or set of words believed to have magic power
entertained the children with stories about magic potions and enchantments
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as in appeal
the power of irresistible attraction
there's an enchantment about that handsome, young actor that audiences just adore
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as in sorcery
the power to control natural forces through supernatural means
there are people even today who claim to be skilled in enchantment
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Recent Examples of enchantment
The world of the film is staggeringly beautiful, creating an oversize forest of enchantment and menace, capable of shifting from heavenly idyll in one scene to Grimm fairy tale in the next.
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Scott Tobias, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2024
The brothers knew better than anyone that every story of enchantment is also a story of disenchantment, and their lifelong cause was no exception.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
The year 2024 marks 95 years of holiday enchantment at the Fairmont Royal York.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
With the Wicked movie’s November 22 release on the horizon, fans of Oz can celebrate with cocktails that channel the iconic characters and enchantment of this beloved story.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Scott Tobias, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2024
The brothers knew better than anyone that every story of enchantment is also a story of disenchantment, and their lifelong cause was no exception.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
The year 2024 marks 95 years of holiday enchantment at the Fairmont Royal York.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
With the Wicked movie’s November 22 release on the horizon, fans of Oz can celebrate with cocktails that channel the iconic characters and enchantment of this beloved story.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enchantment
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These trivia quizzes challenge your knowledge of the magical world of spells, creatures, and artifacts.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Intel used every trick in its spell book but even that wasn't enough.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Surely, the government could force insurers to facilitate the process and resolve appeals promptly.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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Per the outlet, the ruling was later reversed by a district court of appeal, on the basis that a tax rebate in a 1996 Disney expansion deal passed by the Anaheim City Council.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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For the next hour and half, alongside the Indian classical musician Rahul Sharma, Hussain put on a display of bona fide musical sorcery.Taran Dugal, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2024
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So, this reminds us of one thing that could be the cause of the attack: sorcery.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
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Third time’s the charm for Patton Oswalt and the Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) Golden Reel Awards.Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 27 Dec. 2024
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Anne Hathaway brought her sparkly charm to the story of a fortysomething gallerist mom who falls for the Harry Styles-esque singer in a boy band.Esther Zuckerman, Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2024
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That didn’t stop him from falling in love with the craft after his first glimpse of live magic on a cruise at age 13.Justin Birnbaum, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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What started as a simple parade down Main Street U.S.A. has evolved into a global celebration of Disney magic.Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 25 Dec. 2024
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For high-achieving professionals, especially those who are naturally more sensitive and perceptive, emotional investment in work can be both a blessing and a curse.Melody Wilding, Contributor, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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Financial Education Is Wealth The third-generation wealth curse often befalls families where younger generations, especially grandchildren, are detached from how their predecessors went about building wealth.Next Avenue, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Global Vision has held conferences and events that have included inviting people to burn items the church relates to witchcraft and the occult, which have gained reaction.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 19 Nov. 2024
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The power of belief can shape our experiences, and in modern-day witchcraft, the energy and intention behind a curse can manifest misfortune if someone allows that negative energy to take root in their mind or life.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
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His parents intermittently took him to the Amazon to stay with the Pirahã, a people legendary for speaking a language devoid of words for numbers and colors, which contributed to his lifelong fascination with linguistic and cognitive diversity.Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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The fascination with remote work seems to have waned.Christine Y. Cruzvergara, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Enchantment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enchantment. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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