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as in occultism
the power to control natural forces through supernatural means
… an alchemy that changed metals rarer than gold into elements more baneful than lead.—
James Gleick
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as in magic
the power to do something impressive in a way that seems mysterious or supernatural
They marveled at the digital alchemy that turns lines of computer code into a beautiful user interface.
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Recent Examples of alchemy
Great article - Dortmund have been a shambles for years now trying to recapture the alchemy that Klopp brought (and was briefly reinterpreted by Tuchel).
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
These materials display unprecedented flexibility; at the touch of a button, physicists can switch them between conducting, insulating, and more exotic behaviors—a modern form of alchemy that has supercharged the hunt for superconductivity.
—Charlie Wood, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2025
But finding the right location, vibe and menu to make that alchemy happen isn’t easy.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
In the 60 years since, that unusual alchemy has largely stayed the same.
—airmail.news, 28 Dec. 2024
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Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
These materials display unprecedented flexibility; at the touch of a button, physicists can switch them between conducting, insulating, and more exotic behaviors—a modern form of alchemy that has supercharged the hunt for superconductivity.
—Charlie Wood, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2025
But finding the right location, vibe and menu to make that alchemy happen isn’t easy.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
In the 60 years since, that unusual alchemy has largely stayed the same.
—airmail.news, 28 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alchemy
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The ‘Nosferatu’ Remake Pays Tribute To The Original Film’s Folkloric And Occultist Roots In Robert Eggers’ film, there are many references to occultism, folklore and religion.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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In modern pop culture, vampires have strayed away from occultism and are often depicted through a Christian lens, being repelled by crucifixes and sunlight.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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There was no magic to be found in any combinations, including when Cooper opted for the nuclear option and sent all three of those players out together.—
Chris Johnston,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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That’s when Survivor will hit the magic (and once unthinkable) season 50.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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Endgame sorceries, mob-melting moves, and ground-shaking incantations can be yours in next to no time.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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This was some unsettling prediction sorcery — but, luckily, there was a solution.—
Amelia Edelman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Jan. 2025
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In the late 1600s, Tituba, an enslaved Indigenous woman of probable Central American background purchased by Puritan minister Samuel Parris in Barbados, became the first woman accused of witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
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Bram Stoker’s original 1897 novel begins around Walpurgisnacht, a European springtime festival often associated with spirits and witchcraft.—
Mike Calia,
NBC News,
24 Dec. 2024
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For starters, there’s nothing apart from a curly cable winding up to the rear of the seat to indicate any kind of electric wizardry.—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Inside the Premium Machine Michael Saylor's financial wizardry has transformed MicroStrategy into a Bitcoin acquisition juggernaut, fueled by two high-stakes maneuvers: At-The-Market (ATM) stock sales and convertible notes.—
Roomy Khan,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Alchemy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alchemy. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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