Thesaurus results for CONJURATION

conjuration

noun

ˌkän-ju̇-ˈrā-shən

Definition of conjuration

as in spell

a spoken word or set of words believed to have magic power the preposterous claim that he could raise the spirits of the dead with a mystical conjuration

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as in appeal

an earnest request a conjuration for divine guidance during a time of national crisis

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Recent Examples of conjuration Most of the recipients dismissed the composer as a crank, but a few were spellbound by his transcendentalist conjurations, and a cult began to grow. — Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024 Theater is a more symbolic space, a conjuration of lights and plywood, which offered Comer a kind of freedom. — Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2023 King pointed me to his conjuration of Haures, Duke of Hell and commander of thirty-six legions, known better as the Egyptian deity Horus. — Kent Russell, Harper’s Magazine , 25 May 2022

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Noun

In recent seasons, the retirement narrative has followed him around like a bad spell.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026
Garrick Browne is known for her spell playing women’s volleyball and then becoming a mental health and body image advocate with a significant social media following.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of spell

Noun

Now, in the midst of a subdued market, investors are being more selective, and the new playbook for funding fashion has a lot to do with the quality of that growth, the depth of connection with customers and the founder’s individual appeal.

— Tara Donaldson, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
Lucas chose to accept his execution and waive further appeals after DeSantis signed his death warrant in July.

— Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of appeal

Noun

The Hoodoo tradition presumes a belief in a supernatural or spirit world that can be called upon for assistance, often through charms and incantations.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
As passengers chanted the incantation together, white light flashed through the carriage, and music swelled from the speakers.

— Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

Definition of incantation

Noun

Its rise also marks the beginning of the Hindu celebration of Pitru Paksha, during which worshippers perform rites to honor ancestors by offering prayers and food to past members of their families.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Until its revival as an everyday, spoken language in the modern state of Israel, it was mostly reserved for prayers and religious writings.

— Ilan Stavans, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of prayer

Noun

Even the gentlest invocation will eventually become a Pavlovian trigger for early morning dread.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 26 Aug. 2026
The discovery process may very likely run up against White House invocation of executive privilege, but the network suggests that there is already proof out in the open.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of invocation

Noun

Even though Vaughn's initial plea was not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect, and a mental status exam was ordered, no pretrial tests were done.

— Brett Barrouquere, Arkansas Online, 30 Aug. 2026
For good measure, Pabst’s social media updates took a tongue-in-cheek approach that may have actually convinced people the posts were more playful than actual pleas for help.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of plea

Noun

Under Ohio law, a postconviction petition must generally be filed within 365 days after the trial transcript is filed in the court of appeals.

— Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Shares for gambling operators DraftKings and FanDuel's parent company Flutter Entertainment, were both up by more than 5% after New Jersey filed its petition.

— Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

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