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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
But that includes a healthy dose of financial alchemy.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2024
But it also was forged from a particular kind of alchemy that separates a sinful holiday confection from a sugar-sodden mess.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
Putting her into the chaos of John David spinning around her, then Sam and Michael Potts and Ray Fisher and Corey Hawkins, the alchemy of all those things, created this beautiful and combustible energy.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2024
Master money alchemy to improve every part of your finances.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2024
But it also was forged from a particular kind of alchemy that separates a sinful holiday confection from a sugar-sodden mess.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
Putting her into the chaos of John David spinning around her, then Sam and Michael Potts and Ray Fisher and Corey Hawkins, the alchemy of all those things, created this beautiful and combustible energy.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2024
Master money alchemy to improve every part of your finances.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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That is to say that occultism is less concerned with faith or facts, but rather with fancy.Ed Simon, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024
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But Winthrop wasn’t the only figure in American history to see in occultism the possibility of imagining different ways of being, of human improvement.Ed Simon, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024
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In fact, Cilic rents out his bees, who work their magic for area farmers.Sofia Perez, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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For tourists such as Joy from Bangkok, the opportunity to experience Christmas magic and view the Northern Lights makes Rovaniemi the ideal destination.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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To up their sorcery skills, this kit contains activities that teach them tricks using chemical reactions, such as making ordinary powders mystically foam and change color, creating test tube crystal balls, and more.Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 5 Dec. 2024
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The respective casting of those roles — Ariana Grande as the minimally gifted sorcery student who will go on to become Glinda, Good Witch of the North, and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, future Wicked Witch of the West — is the movie’s winning hand.David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
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Tituba learns the power of herbs and healing from a wise elder in Barbados and her knowledge of the natural world leads to her eventual accusation of witchcraft in America.Anita Kopacz, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Her husband was accused of witchcraft and of being responsible for the death of a little girl in their community.Emma Bubola, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
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Snape is the cruel but complex potions master at Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry, played by Alan Rickman in all seven Harry Potter films.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Jerome has two legs, so some technical wizardry is required.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Alchemy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alchemy. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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