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as in occultism
the power to control natural forces through supernatural means
… an alchemy that changed metals rarer than gold into elements more baneful than lead.—
James Gleick
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as in magic
the power to do something impressive in a way that seems mysterious or supernatural
They marveled at the digital alchemy that turns lines of computer code into a beautiful user interface.
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Recent Examples of alchemy
Even mundane tasks have intricate steps to complete and mini-games, such as alchemy, blacksmithing, and even pickpocketing that flesh out their systems.
—George Yang, Rolling Stone, 3 Feb. 2025
Offered in or around Utah’s Zion National Park, cosmic flow involves the use of seven crystal alchemy singing bowls, each corresponding to a major chakra, or energy center in the body.
—Tammy Lagorce, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Still, no character is more transformed than José (portrayed by Diego Vásquez in later episodes), who becomes hyper-focused on his inventions and alchemy instead of the contentment of his wife and children.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
And no film captures this alchemy as perfectly as his magnum opus, Before Sunrise, where Linklater paints a deeply evocative portrait of two strangers falling in love over a single night in Vienna.
—Brian Smolensky and James Mercadante, EW.com, 27 Jan. 2025
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George Yang, Rolling Stone, 3 Feb. 2025
Offered in or around Utah’s Zion National Park, cosmic flow involves the use of seven crystal alchemy singing bowls, each corresponding to a major chakra, or energy center in the body.
—Tammy Lagorce, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Still, no character is more transformed than José (portrayed by Diego Vásquez in later episodes), who becomes hyper-focused on his inventions and alchemy instead of the contentment of his wife and children.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
And no film captures this alchemy as perfectly as his magnum opus, Before Sunrise, where Linklater paints a deeply evocative portrait of two strangers falling in love over a single night in Vienna.
—Brian Smolensky and James Mercadante, EW.com, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alchemy
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The ‘Nosferatu’ Remake Pays Tribute To The Original Film’s Folkloric And Occultist Roots In Robert Eggers’ film, there are many references to occultism, folklore and religion.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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In modern pop culture, vampires have strayed away from occultism and are often depicted through a Christian lens, being repelled by crucifixes and sunlight.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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Mulligan invites Thompson — after her Misty used magic to compel the dragon to dance as a distraction — to roll for the dragon’s power to resist it.—
Eric Francisco,
Rolling Stone,
1 Mar. 2025
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And, of course, there’s more of what made Apocalypse so famous that fans were willing to travel from across Miami-Dade and line up for hours in the hot sun: brisket, ribs and other barbecue magic.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
28 Feb. 2025
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Lawrence-Mathers not only shows the bonds between religion and sorcery but examines the sheer beauty of the manuscripts involved, from illumination to illustration.—
Bethanne Patrick,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
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Currently untitled, the film is set in the present-day South, watching as a young woman’s reality is turned inside out when a school project unveils a powerful history of magic and sorcery in her family.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 Dec. 2024
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The best interpreters embrace that witchcraft, in their way.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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In a home for pregnant young women in 1970 Florida, a book on witchcraft upends lives.—
The California Independent Booksellers Alliance,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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The reboot follows Justin and his family on his journey to rediscovering his love for wizardry through mentoring Billie and attempting to save the Wizard World.—
Calie Schepp,
EW.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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The sleek, minimalist design fits right in with any setup, and setting it up is super easy—no tech wizardry required.—
Juhi Wadia,
PCMAG,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Alchemy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alchemy. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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