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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 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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as in enchanting
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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
Adjective
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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Magic and witchcraft were lifelong fascinations for Leland.—
Angelica Frey,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Apr. 2025
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Single women—more likely, naturally, to be seduced by the devil—were disproportionately executed for witchcraft.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Doing a magic show without magic gives Open a way of cutting the Gordian knot of the genre’s self-awareness.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
22 July 2025
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Even a 99% eclipse leaves the dazzling solar disk exposed, and the magic of the corona — the sun's ghostly outer atmosphere — is lost.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
21 July 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
Adjective
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Vistas stretch on for miles in every direction, but peeking into Cerro Negro itself, less than 200 years old and still belching streams of gas and smoke, is arguably just as enchanting.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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The themes of the new album explore the dualities of chaos and wonder, darkness and light, and so goes this enchanting production.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Both ancient and modern pieces are curated into exhibits about sorcery, motherhood, or high-fashion gowns.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
17 Apr. 2025
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His putting is and will always be capable of sorcery.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
14 May 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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Elysia chlorotica is a bewitching example of symbiosis.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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Of all the parks, Bryce notoriously shines in winter—there is perhaps no sight more bewitching than the park’s amphitheater of lifelike hoodoos cloaked in fresh powder.—
Maya Silver,
Outside Online,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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The beautiful building, colored with stained glass and retro pastoral art, and its sprawling patio, provide one of the most charming settings to enjoy a barbecue meal in Central Texas.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The cast includes Andrew Scott as Richard Rodgers, Simon Delaney as Oscar Hammerstein, Cillian Sullivan as Stephen Sondheim, and Bobby Cannavale as the charming barkeep trying not to serve Lorenz too much, or at all.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
29 July 2025
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“Conjuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conjuring. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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