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Recent Examples of exorcism
The film follows two priests — one questioning his faith (Dan Stevens) and one reckoning with a troubled past (Al Pacino), who must put aside their differences to save a possessed young woman through a difficult and dangerous series of exorcisms.
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 June 2025
The series also starred Collins as angel Castiel, who accompanies the Winchesters on their exorcisms.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2025
And while the pews at Catholic churches have grown emptier, the demand for exorcisms, even among non-Catholics, remains high.
—Emily Harnett, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
David Sanborn’s alto wails through the title track like an exorcism, while Carlos Alomar lays down the kind of liquid guitar groove that would define Bowie’s next few years.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 June 2025
The series also starred Collins as angel Castiel, who accompanies the Winchesters on their exorcisms.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2025
And while the pews at Catholic churches have grown emptier, the demand for exorcisms, even among non-Catholics, remains high.
—Emily Harnett, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
David Sanborn’s alto wails through the title track like an exorcism, while Carlos Alomar lays down the kind of liquid guitar groove that would define Bowie’s next few years.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exorcism
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Similar fears haunted Europeans and British Americans during the early modern period; one need only consult the witchcraft paintings of Francisco Goya, which show covens of half-naked women killing babies, eating people, and cavorting with the Devil.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
17 May 2025
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Did Reggie Miller partake in some sort of basketball witchcraft and bestow the team locker room with his come-from-behind powers?—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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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
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Disney has been dabbling in digital necromancy ever since Rogue One, which featured a recreation of Peter Cushing's likeness as Grand Moff Tarkin.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Here’s Page’s step-by-step guide on how to go about medieval necromancy in a productive, yet safe, manner.—
Jonny Thomson,
Big Think,
18 Dec. 2024
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As belief in traditional religions decreases and the rise of spirituality and skepticism in traditional institutions continues, this form of divination—looking to cards for answers for future, present, or past events—is on the rise.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2025
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The team found evidence of four different plants that are associated with ancient Maya medicine and divination rituals.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
26 Dec. 2024
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Wayne’s praise McDavid assisted on five of Edmonton’s first eight goals to open the Stanley Cup Final and his wizardry was on full display while setting Draisaitl up for the 3-2 goal in Game 2.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Ramsay is a filmmaker of undeniable formal wizardry and a fearless explorer of psychological rupture.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
20 May 2025
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Now throw in the witchery of artificial intelligence and satellites over every corner of Earth and cameras catching every spy’s wink and nod, and nothing is safe for coordinating a bombing strike except for the secure room with the clouded windows.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2025
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All three are presented in the episode-two challenge, where they are suspended in cages above the ground out in the woods, like they’ve been accused of witchery or something.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2025
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This, of course, will be a film projector, complete with platters that contained film—the material that, when light was passed through them, enabled the magic contained inside them to be projected onto the big screen.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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From there, viewers are treated to fleeting glimpses of Elphaba working her magic, Glinda adorning herself with a glittering crown and a peek at some menacing flying monkeys.—
Dan Heching,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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“Exorcism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exorcism. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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