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 Individuals born with Pluto in Virgo possess sharp instincts, an eye for detail and a sorcery-like resourcefulness. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026 Come to Eternia, the mythical home of flying dragon-like creatures, and swords, and sorcery, and spaceships — really, all the stuff a 12-year-old science fiction fanatic loves. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 June 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 Directed by Travis Knight and based on the Mattel media franchise, the sword-and-sorcery epic stars Nicholas Galitzine alongside Camila Mendes, Jared Leto, and Idris Elba, launching in over 300 locations on Wednesday June 3. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sorcery

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That feeling is only intensified by Xang’s under-his-breath threats and twisted meditations that come across more like free-car witchcraft.

— Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026
Starring Vanessa Redgrave and Oliver Reed, the film tells the story of Urbain Grandier, a 17th-century Catholic priest who was burned at the stake over accusations of witchcraft.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 22 June 2026

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Signaling what will be a frenetic week, Draymond Green opted out of his contract, ESPN reported Monday morning, sending alarm bells across the league that the Warriors could be cooking up cap magic to potentially lure James to the Bay Area.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
Not only is the city booming with routine plans for the 4th, but there's a special sort of magic in the air as this year marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence being signed right here in Philadelphia.

— Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 30 June 2026

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