SORCERY Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

sorcery

noun

ˈsȯr-sə-rē

Definition of sorcery

as in witchcraft

the power to control natural forces through supernatural means in olden times people suspected of sorcery were often put to death

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Recent Examples of sorcery The design leans on physics-heavy melee, spell schools and a handcrafted world of ruins, with build pillars across stealth, agility and sorcery. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 Charging into theaters on June 5, 2026, and starring Nicholas Galitzine as Adam Glenn, aka Prince Adam/He-Man, this epic sword-and-sorcery adventure in the land of Eternia is poised to pounce on the global box office and make its mark. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 26 May 2026 Individuals born with Pluto in Virgo possess sharp instincts, an eye for detail and a sorcery-like resourcefulness. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026 In a feat of sorcery that should have other sandwich makers crying in their beer, the ciabatta roll here is tender and comparatively thin. — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sorcery

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The British horror film stars Oscar-winner Vanessa Redgrave and Oliver Reed, telling the story of Urbain Grandier, a 17th-century priest who was accused of witchcraft.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Think earthy, free-spirited garb, Bohemian crafts and clothing, and the visual symbols of Wicca and other witchcraft traditions.

— Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of witchcraft

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In the end, Cameroon’s experience won out as Malawi’s debut magic dried up one game too soon.

— Emily Olsen, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Tokarz needed the cube to play both on stage in Los Angeles and on the Strip in Las Vegas, so the sequence was broken into three bits and, with the magic of VFX and editing, seamlessly woven together.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of magic

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