as in demon
in stories
a magic spirit that looks like a person, often lives in a lamp or bottle, and serves the person who calls it
He rubbed the magic lamp to summon the genie.
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Recent Examples of genie
For both senior teams, the genie is out of the bottle and nobody wants Newcastle’s progress to stall.
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George Caulkin, The Athletic, 29 July 2024
The series followed the 2,000-year-old genie Jeannie, played by Barbara Eden, who is discovered on a deserted island in the South Pacific by astronaut Major Anthony Nelson, played by Larry Hagman.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
At the initial stages, when the six-time All-Star expressed his discontent and the Heat responded with the initial suspension, there was talk between the parties about how to get the genie back in the bottle.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2025
As in every genie story, Gascón’s came with a catch.
—Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025
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George Caulkin, The Athletic, 29 July 2024
The series followed the 2,000-year-old genie Jeannie, played by Barbara Eden, who is discovered on a deserted island in the South Pacific by astronaut Major Anthony Nelson, played by Larry Hagman.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
At the initial stages, when the six-time All-Star expressed his discontent and the Heat responded with the initial suspension, there was talk between the parties about how to get the genie back in the bottle.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2025
As in every genie story, Gascón’s came with a catch.
—Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for genie
Noun
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Yet beneath the pristine public persona were demons that would drive him to alcoholism, scandal, and death from an overdose in 2012.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
28 Mar. 2025
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As Ema pursues the truth, she is forced to confront her own demons.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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However, the character didn't last long, and the wrestler later became a vampire in WWE's ECW, which also didn't work out.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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An historical horror novel about a vampire who haunts the Blackfeet reservation looking for justice.—
The California Independent Booksellers Alliance,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Considered one of the scariest haunted houses in Cincinnati, the littles can visit with the lights on and friendly ghouls hand out candy.—
Luann Gibbs,
The Enquirer,
13 Oct. 2024
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The time of ghosts, ghouls and goblins has arrived and Nashville has no shortage of sinister and hair-raising attractions.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
2 Oct. 2024
Noun
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Some brands are diligent about paying fairly and on time, while others entirely ghost after the work is done or almost offensive offer rates.—
Kristen Bousquet,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Kinnell’s ensuing lines about his meal with the long-dead poet John Keats make a compelling case for conversations with ghosts.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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To break the cycle of bias, Play devil’s advocate with yourself.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Fire in the birthing cabin, where another devil stands.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The jinni has kept the woman locked in a glass chest, deep in the sea, but that hasn’t stopped her from sleeping with ninety-eight other men.—
Yasmine Al-Sayyad,
The New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2022
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Traditionally, jinn aren't seen as good or evil, and that moral ambiguity carries over to the series.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
23 June 2019
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“Genie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genie. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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