witchery
noun
witch·ery
ˈwi-chə-rē 
ˈwich-rē
plural witcheries
1
a
: the practice of witchcraft : sorcery
b
: an act of witchcraft
2
: an irresistible fascination
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Examples of witchery in a Sentence
the movie star's violet eyes are frequently cited as the source of her cinematic witchery
a tale of horror replete with eerie hauntings and evil witchery
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There’s also a glimpse of Billy, Lilia and Jen channeling iconic Disney heroes and villains, plus requisite flashbacks to Agatha and Rio’s days of Salem witchery.
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Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 14 Oct. 2024
For the fashion week show, Ganni plans to create a little magic — in the theme of witchery that is — all while spelling out its message.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 24 Sep. 2024
The investigation suggested that Cunningham was involved in the creation of a flyer, which circulated at the May school-committee hearing, accusing ARMS teachers of witchery and other transgressions.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2024
Consider the witchery accusations made by King James.
—Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2024
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Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 14 Oct. 2024
For the fashion week show, Ganni plans to create a little magic — in the theme of witchery that is — all while spelling out its message.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 24 Sep. 2024
The investigation suggested that Cunningham was involved in the creation of a flyer, which circulated at the May school-committee hearing, accusing ARMS teachers of witchery and other transgressions.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2024
Consider the witchery accusations made by King James.
—Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2024
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“Witchery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/witchery. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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