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as in spell
a spoken word or set of words believed to have magic power
entertained the children with stories about magic potions and enchantments
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as in appeal
the power of irresistible attraction
there's an enchantment about that handsome, young actor that audiences just adore
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as in sorcery
the power to control natural forces through supernatural means
there are people even today who claim to be skilled in enchantment
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Recent Examples of enchantment
Begin your journey with a handwritten note to Santa, or experience the enchantment of sugar plum fairies and gingerbread delights in a sugary dreamscape.
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Roger Sands, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
The world of the film is staggeringly beautiful, creating an oversize forest of enchantment and menace, capable of shifting from heavenly idyll in one scene to Grimm fairy tale in the next.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2024
The brothers knew better than anyone that every story of enchantment is also a story of disenchantment, and their lifelong cause was no exception.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
The year 2024 marks 95 years of holiday enchantment at the Fairmont Royal York.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Roger Sands, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
The world of the film is staggeringly beautiful, creating an oversize forest of enchantment and menace, capable of shifting from heavenly idyll in one scene to Grimm fairy tale in the next.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2024
The brothers knew better than anyone that every story of enchantment is also a story of disenchantment, and their lifelong cause was no exception.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
The year 2024 marks 95 years of holiday enchantment at the Fairmont Royal York.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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These trivia quizzes challenge your knowledge of the magical world of spells, creatures, and artifacts.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Intel used every trick in its spell book but even that wasn't enough.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Romance novels continue to be high sellers with a cross-genre appeal: One of the most popular and bestselling series in the fantasy genre, for example, is A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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The Supreme Court agreed to hear TikTok’s appeal for an emergency injunction blocking a federal law — the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — that will ban the popular video app unless Chinese parent ByteDance sells its stake.Todd Spangler, Variety, 27 Dec. 2024
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In this period, potential triggers for violence may have included theft, perceived slights and insults, and charges of sorcery.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Rolling with the sound of Slo-Be Bryant 3, one of the great West Coast tapes of the 2020s, Slo-Be’s steely, ominous murmurs give his sentimental gangster rap the air of sorcery.Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 9 Dec. 2024
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However, charismatic killers like Bundy complicate this narrative by blending into society, using their charm and performative social skills as a tool to manipulate others and mask their true intentions.Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Third time’s the charm for Patton Oswalt and the Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) Golden Reel Awards.Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 27 Dec. 2024
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But no Fiesta Bowl magic for Boise State this time.Justin Williams, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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This week, there's a double dose of magic: Wicked, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, is available on digital platforms, and Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches is back for a new season.Gerrad Hall, EW.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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Financial Education Is Wealth The third-generation wealth curse often befalls families where younger generations, especially grandchildren, are detached from how their predecessors went about building wealth.Next Avenue, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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For high-achieving professionals, especially those who are naturally more sensitive and perceptive, emotional investment in work can be both a blessing and a curse.Melody Wilding, Contributor, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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Global Vision has held conferences and events that have included inviting people to burn items the church relates to witchcraft and the occult, which have gained reaction.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 19 Nov. 2024
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The power of belief can shape our experiences, and in modern-day witchcraft, the energy and intention behind a curse can manifest misfortune if someone allows that negative energy to take root in their mind or life.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
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In the hours following his death, a fascination grew around who his assailant might be, what the motives were.Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 30 Dec. 2024
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Less than ten years later, director Sofia Coppola filmed her award-winning Lost in Translation at the Park Hyatt, sparking further fascination with the luxury hotel.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
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“Enchantment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enchantment. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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