1
as in spell
a spoken word or set of words believed to have magic power
entertained the children with stories about magic potions and enchantments
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as in appeal
the power of irresistible attraction
there's an enchantment about that handsome, young actor that audiences just adore
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as in sorcery
the power to control natural forces through supernatural means
there are people even today who claim to be skilled in enchantment
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Recent Examples of enchantment
That’s the sizzling enchantment Craig, at his best, is capable of.
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Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
The Italian director Alice Rohrwacher’s films often focus on incongruous moments of enchantment within communities living at the margins of society.
—Jé Wilson, The New York Review of Books, 23 Jan. 2025
The thought of our freedom to get outside and mingle being suppressed has a foreshadowing of doom that has smothered the enchantment of snow days.
—Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2025
Sip this citrusy creation and let the ground cardamom and cinnamon add just the right touch of enchantment.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
The Italian director Alice Rohrwacher’s films often focus on incongruous moments of enchantment within communities living at the margins of society.
—Jé Wilson, The New York Review of Books, 23 Jan. 2025
The thought of our freedom to get outside and mingle being suppressed has a foreshadowing of doom that has smothered the enchantment of snow days.
—Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2025
Sip this citrusy creation and let the ground cardamom and cinnamon add just the right touch of enchantment.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enchantment
Noun
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Patrick is willing to do anything to help his wife but becomes distrustful of the retreat’s enigmatic leader even as Abigail falls under her spell.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2025
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The pair played key roles in Moyes overseeing a renaissance during his four-and-a-half year managerial spell.—
Roshane Thomas,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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But unlike the Springsteen record of yore, there is a level of acoustic guitar virtuosity here that is a big part of the appeal.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2025
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Mercedes Formula One driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli has climbed up one position from fifth to secure fourth place at the Australian Grand Prix after the five-second penalty was reversed following an appeal by his team.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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The act was short and provided few details about what constituted witchcraft, sorcery or necromancy.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Mar. 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
Noun
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Quilted jackets for a touch of classic, cottage-core charm and, on the opposite end of the spectrum, retro track jackets with so-sporty vibes.—
Victoria Montalti,
refinery29.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Swap Out Your Artwork Wall art is a great way to quickly add a touch of St. Paddy’s charm.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2025
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Gabe continually made magic out of his various moles, while Dawn worked to weave African influences into her comfort food.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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Superhero Party: Who doesn’t love a bit of superhero magic?—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Then, Democrats have to be thinking about what happens if Republicans only have a mild case of the midterm curse.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
14 Mar. 2025
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Flubber can do anything, which is both a blessing and a curse for Professor Brainard.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There, a plaque remembers Anne Glover, an Irish servant who was falsely accused of witchcraft and executed.—
Michele Herrmann,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Although your great-grandmother would probably roll over in her grave at the notion of microwaving bacon, or would possibly accuse an air fryer of witchcraft and throw it in the river, these more modern methods have a bevy of fans.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2025
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Merrick was an object of fascination during his life, and his story resonated beyond his lifetime.—
Borys Kit,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Mar. 2025
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As the Oscar-winning run of The Brutalist also recently showed, the length of movies remains a perennial subject of fascination among media and moviegoers alike.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Enchantment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enchantment. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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