the occult
noun
: supernatural powers or practices and the things (such as gods, ghosts, and magic) that are connected with them
He's a student of the occult.
religion, mythology, and the occult
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Here are three cognitive biases that play a role in guiding our belief in the occult.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
Over the past few months, a twisted killer, a nonagenarian avenger and a talk show host with a deadly interest in the occult have reinvigorated an indie film business that had been in a prolonged slump.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 4 Sep. 2024
Thinking the occult expert cum horror star and the high priest would be simpatico, Davis hosted a dinner party that went off the rails.
—Alex Bhattacharji, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2024
Father Costello bears resemblance to John Constantine of the Hellblazer comics; both fight supernatural evil with the occult and challenge the politics and processes of the Catholic Church.
—Brooke Knisley, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2024
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
Over the past few months, a twisted killer, a nonagenarian avenger and a talk show host with a deadly interest in the occult have reinvigorated an indie film business that had been in a prolonged slump.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 4 Sep. 2024
Thinking the occult expert cum horror star and the high priest would be simpatico, Davis hosted a dinner party that went off the rails.
—Alex Bhattacharji, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2024
Father Costello bears resemblance to John Constantine of the Hellblazer comics; both fight supernatural evil with the occult and challenge the politics and processes of the Catholic Church.
—Brooke Knisley, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for the occult
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“The occult.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20occult. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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