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as in charm
the power of irresistible attraction
the movie star's violet eyes are frequently cited as the source of her cinematic witchery
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as in witchcraft
the power to control natural forces through supernatural means
a tale of horror replete with eerie hauntings and evil witchery
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Recent Examples of witchery
There are now five chapters in the Guild — Providence, Warwick, Wickford, Newport, and Chase Farm in Lincoln — representing both the interest in witchery and the reality that Rhode Islanders are averse to traveling more than 20 minutes away for anything.
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Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 18 May 2022
In recent years conservative politics and its focus on dismantling women’s rights have summoned a new surge of witchery.
—Jessica Iredale, Town & Country, 28 Apr. 2023
This is a telltale sign of witchery.
—Rex Huppke, chicagotribune.com, 2 Sep. 2021
Each iteration slots into the complex order of things known as Stevie Nicks; each era separable but contiguous, all routed through her mild witchery and intense American mysticism.
—Jill Spivey Caddell, Longreads, 26 May 2022
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Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 18 May 2022
In recent years conservative politics and its focus on dismantling women’s rights have summoned a new surge of witchery.
—Jessica Iredale, Town & Country, 28 Apr. 2023
This is a telltale sign of witchery.
—Rex Huppke, chicagotribune.com, 2 Sep. 2021
Each iteration slots into the complex order of things known as Stevie Nicks; each era separable but contiguous, all routed through her mild witchery and intense American mysticism.
—Jill Spivey Caddell, Longreads, 26 May 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for witchery
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From the aristocratic charm of Fiona Cambell Walter (later Baroness Thyssen) in the early 1950s, to the waiflike spontaneity of Twiggy in 1967, and later the full-on glamour of the 1980s with Jerry Hall and Iman together in Louis Feraud furs.Emma Baxter-Wright, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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This unique decor piece, featuring 15 oversized harmony cowbells, is handcrafted to deliver vintage charm and serves as a striking conversation starter, enhancing any space with its distinctive style.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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Gorgeous ideas like that that were based on a lot of our really beautiful nature and witchcraft research.Nick Romano, EW.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Her baby brother goes mysteriously missing on her watch and she's suspected of witchcraft.Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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Before Paxton filed his latest motion seeking to block his testimony, the state 3rd Court of Appeals and the Texas Supreme Court both rejected similar appeals by Paxton.Hogan Gore, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Her enthusiastic endorsement introduced the brand to millions of followers from diverse backgrounds, sparking widespread interest and further showcasing K-beauty’s universal appeal.Danielle James, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
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Sam uses her sorcery to help advance her husband’s career and for chores around the house.Lisa Stardust, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
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The lack of weight here helps enormously, of course—and this is the sorcery behind how the Spring manages 140 miles per charge on such a tiny battery.Jeremy White, WIRED, 5 Aug. 2024
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The flute was not the only magic in this performance.Maxwell Alexander, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Bring that magic into their home with this set of three porcelain candleholders, known as lithophanes, created in collaboration with Maison Bernardaud, which has specialized in Limoges porcelain since 1863.Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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This fascination with traditional gender roles have really taken off online.Erin Coulehan, Glamour, 3 Nov. 2024
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State of play: New Orleans has a long history with vampires, and recent pop culture fascination with the creatures of the night has Louisiana front and center in books, TV shows and movies.Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
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Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the parent company of Kings Island and Cedar Point, announced Thursday that the Mason amusement park will introduce a new family thrill attraction for the 2026 operating season.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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Kings Island will introduce a new family thrill attraction.Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
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For all the glamour, the Oscars remain a cultural mirror, reflecting a world that continues to wrestle with its ever-changing identity.Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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Over the years, her relationship with Yves Saint Laurent symbolized a blend of avant-garde bravura and classic glamour, establishing her as a perennial fashion icon.Alfredo Mineo, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Witchery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/witchery. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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