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or conjuror
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as in magician
a person skilled in using supernatural forces
in the book the conjurer battles a barbarian swordsman
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as in illusionist
one who practices tricks and illusions for entertainment
a conjurer in Las Vegas who must make audiences believe in the impossible eight shows a week
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Recent Examples of conjurer
Why are conjurers of the imaginary being quizzed about the essence of the real, or even the meaning of life?
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Abubakar Adam Ibrahim, The Dial, 4 Mar. 2025
Shaun Grant’s script pulls off this trick with the smooth elan of a conjurer.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2025
But when two strangers arrive, the once-invincible conjurer’s powers weaken, leaving the town in danger.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Goth Shakira is an Aquarian digital conjurer and Queen of Pentacles divining in Los Angeles.
—Goth Shakira, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Abubakar Adam Ibrahim, The Dial, 4 Mar. 2025
Shaun Grant’s script pulls off this trick with the smooth elan of a conjurer.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2025
But when two strangers arrive, the once-invincible conjurer’s powers weaken, leaving the town in danger.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Goth Shakira is an Aquarian digital conjurer and Queen of Pentacles divining in Los Angeles.
—Goth Shakira, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conjurer
Noun
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In the end, Rhodes officially inducts the four magicians into The Eye and becomes their handler for all future performances.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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From musicians to magicians, comedians to contortionists, dance troops, sword swallowers, dog acts and guys dressing up in weird costumes, there’s a surprise around every corners.—
Rosemary Rossi,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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Yewande is a shortbread sorcerer, ever coaxing new flavors, shapes and colors from her exquisite, buttery dough.—
Melissa Clark,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Gunn described his vision for Luthor as a sorcerer of science, not necessarily a mad one.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Nearby, pixelated foxes darted between guests—each one logged in from across the world, dressed in custom skins as forest druids and rogue mages.—
Margaux Blanchard,
Wired News,
7 May 2025
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In addition, some mages have a unique ability tied to their soul, called a Codex.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Epic Universe is populated with monsters, wizards, dragons and little guys named Mario and Luigi.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 June 2025
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There are four shops where aspiring wizards and curious muggles can check out — wizarding gear shop Les Galeries Mirifiques, candy shop K. Rammelle, wand shop Baguettes Magique and Ministry of Magic giftshop Tour En Floo.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The film, which hits theaters on Nov. 21, continues the epic story of the witches of Oz, Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande).—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
5 June 2025
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To punish Elphaba, Madame Morrible (Michelle Yeoh’s weather witch) comes up with the bright idea of making a big ol’ tornado.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
21 May 2025
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