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or daemon
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as in devil
an evil spirit
only in rare cases is the ancient rite of exorcism performed to cast out a troublesome demon
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Recent Examples of demon
Instead, the impish demon still sports a black-and-white suit, hoping to cause mischief in the world of the living and reconnect with his decades-long crush, Lydia.
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Emma Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
At this point, the demon can sneakily reinsert the divider and restart the process — enabling an apparent source of infinite energy.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
The grandfather is eventually kidnapped by goblins, forcing the siblings to find and rescue him while a witch named Muriel plans to unleash a powerful demon named Bahamut, which could mean the end of the world.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
As for Glenn, his name comes from the 2004 film Seed of Chucky, where Chucky and his demon bride Tiffany share a son named Glen.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Emma Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
At this point, the demon can sneakily reinsert the divider and restart the process — enabling an apparent source of infinite energy.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
The grandfather is eventually kidnapped by goblins, forcing the siblings to find and rescue him while a witch named Muriel plans to unleash a powerful demon named Bahamut, which could mean the end of the world.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
As for Glenn, his name comes from the 2004 film Seed of Chucky, where Chucky and his demon bride Tiffany share a son named Glen.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demon
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And there are folk devils being made all around us, so maybe another Nosferatu adaptation is more necessary than ever.Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
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Well of Radiance-using devil Exo as my big pull who is yes, better than all my other characters instantly.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Adrien Brody didn't have 'the same level of torment' making 'The Brutalist' Brody has since learned to take a healthier approach to his characters.Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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Still, the timing is harsh for fans heading into wintertime after a season of torment for fans of the two local NFL teams, the Jets and Giants.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 2 Jan. 2025
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William got a kick out of the little imp, and Gary was in awe of William.Ira Silverberg, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2024
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Tim Burton's film explores the border between life and the afterlife with some of the best in the biz, from Geena Davis and Alec Baldwin’s wholesome (and dead) homeowners to Winona Ryder's angsty teen to her ridiculous mother (Catherine O'Hara) to the imp with a limp (Michael Keaton).Gwen Ihnat, EW.com, 25 Sep. 2024
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The escalation of antisemitism in the wake of the Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023 terror massacre in Israel has paved the way for attacks on Jewish communities around the world.Fox News Staff, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
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The terror attack in New Orleans was the deadliest in the U.S. since a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, killed 18 people in October 2023.Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2025
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There will be more hiking through desolate, wide-open spaces, more ghosts, and, of course, more unhinged metamodern storytelling.Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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Located on a former plantation, there are stories about the ghosts of enslaved people frequenting the area around the oak, contributing to its spiritual atmosphere.Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2025
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The client is a vampire, and the eccentric employer is under his spell.Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Nautical vampires aside, the caverns offer a unique experience for people to explore one of America's longest navigable underground rivers.John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Dec. 2024
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John David is Boy Willie, a complex role fueled by all the ghosts and ghouls of American history that are offered up by Wilson in the play.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2024
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Here's how the weather will affect the goblins, ghosts and ghouls in your neighborhood on Halloween evening: The nation's two soggiest spots on Halloween − Thursday − will likely be in portions of the central U.S. and the much of the Northwest.Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
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What public safety and liability nightmares will ensue when GM, Tesla, or another automaker sell fully autonomous driving to anyone that wants it?Richard Bishop, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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The spectacular set design here is a spooky submerged nightmare of shifting shadows and decay frozen in time.Jeff Spry, Space.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Demon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demon. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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