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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
Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Eggers, who makes movies where nobody seems terribly happy to be alive, and who generally looks like a drummer for a death-metal band, is exceptionally good at conjuring a counterintuitive coziness.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 25 Dec. 2024
There was a Ghost of Christmas Past element to the market’s skid in the past week, conjuring for some the dark memory of December 2018.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
Her agitated forms do for computers what 19th-century spirit photography did for the camera, at once exploiting a new technology and highlighting its artifice, conjuring the ghost in the machine.
—Glenn Adamson, ARTnews.com, 16 Dec. 2024
For example, many physicians initially opposed learning from medical textbooks, arguing that conjuring knowledge from memory forced deeper reflection.
—Spencer Dorn, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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
Verb
That meant seeking out Reynolds for an explanation that remains my favourite quote of 2024, not least for conjuring the image of Wrexham’s goalscorer extraordinaire in The Tempest.
—Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Eggers, who makes movies where nobody seems terribly happy to be alive, and who generally looks like a drummer for a death-metal band, is exceptionally good at conjuring a counterintuitive coziness.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 25 Dec. 2024
There was a Ghost of Christmas Past element to the market’s skid in the past week, conjuring for some the dark memory of December 2018.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
Her agitated forms do for computers what 19th-century spirit photography did for the camera, at once exploiting a new technology and highlighting its artifice, conjuring the ghost in the machine.
—Glenn Adamson, ARTnews.com, 16 Dec. 2024
For example, many physicians initially opposed learning from medical textbooks, arguing that conjuring knowledge from memory forced deeper reflection.
—Spencer Dorn, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conjuring
Noun
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Rotoscope animation sets the stage for this wild 17th century look at a woman accused of witchcraft whose trial reveals the presence of a werewolf in a deeply religious Livonian community’s midst.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2025
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Rotoscope animation sets the stage for this wild 17th century look at a woman accused of witchcraft whose trial reveals the presence of a werewolf in a deeply religious Livonian community’s midst.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The magic of Frank Lloyd Wright’s genius design is its constant sense of surprise—an effect redoubled by the work of an artist like Johnson, who moves so fluidly between media.—
Stephanie Sporn,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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Although she was run down, there was a magic and beauty in her form and features.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Over the years the parade has grown from watching the show in one’s carriage to a fantastical showing of DIY (do-it-yourself) towering bonnets, hats, baskets and delightful spring fashion — wearers introducing an enchanting array of spring fashion colors to shed the feeling of the long winter days.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
18 Apr. 2025
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In a kingdom where beauty is a brutal business, Elvira will compete with the beautiful and enchanting Agnes (Thea Sofie Loch Næss) to become the belle of the ball in a film that bitingly examines body image and beauty standards.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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If your home is begging for a refresh, don’t miss the chance to save on furniture and decor at Wayfair’s epic spring sale.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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Rebecca was then allegedly seen on camera begging Yolanda to call 911 multiple times as her wife told her to go back inside.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Wakanda Forever, the series brings Riri back home to Chicago, where the lines between science and sorcery start to blur.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
30 Mar. 2025
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Generating sophisticated charts or extracting hidden insights was a form of sorcery few dared to question.—
Florian Douetteau,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Her Wotton has a wonderful slouchy physicality and, as noted in the novel, a bewitching, sonorous voice, the better to deliver the Wildean aperçus.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Undergoing treatment for drug addiction at the time, Winehouse delivered a bewitching performance via satellite from a London soundstage, which was made to look like a posh jazz nightclub.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
30 Jan. 2025
Verb
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State Farm is petitioning for an increase of 38% on renter dwelling policies, which is coverage for landlords, and 15% raise for renters.—
Dawn Giel,Contessa Brewer,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Port of Seattle is petitioning to overturn a controversial new city law that allows housing in part of SoDo, escalating a political fight over the future of Seattle's industrial lands.—
Christine Clarridge,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Offstage, Summer lives in the Dallas Fort Worth area, sharing her home with her supportive husband, their charming daughter, her quirky brother, and her canine companions, Cricket, Loki, Adie and chinchilla, Princess Fluffy Pants.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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But behind the chocolate chips and charming branding was a visionary who defied the traditional mold of Black masculinity, one homemade batch at a time.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Conjuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conjuring. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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