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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
This mystically exacting wordplay is spell-binding—fitting for a record that steeps its themes of desperation and addiction in a heady brew of alchemy and witchcraft.
—Meaghan Garvey, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2025
But by some force of alchemy, his cockeyed look at things—a mix of deadpan delivery, garish colors, and exaggerated interactions—is weirdly perfect for this adaptation.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Remembered as a real Renaissance man, a political leader known for being the country’s second prime minister and a lover of alchemy.
—Valentina Di Donato, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Via Bramante, 5 Bocci Celebrating 20 years of experimentation and material alchemy, Bocci marks the milestone with The Numbers Between The Numbers, a special exhibition curated by David Alhadeff of The Future Perfect.
—Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Meaghan Garvey, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2025
But by some force of alchemy, his cockeyed look at things—a mix of deadpan delivery, garish colors, and exaggerated interactions—is weirdly perfect for this adaptation.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Remembered as a real Renaissance man, a political leader known for being the country’s second prime minister and a lover of alchemy.
—Valentina Di Donato, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Via Bramante, 5 Bocci Celebrating 20 years of experimentation and material alchemy, Bocci marks the milestone with The Numbers Between The Numbers, a special exhibition curated by David Alhadeff of The Future Perfect.
—Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alchemy
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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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Mysticism and occultism spread rapidly in the dying days of the Russian empire.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2025
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The magic of Frank Lloyd Wright’s genius design is its constant sense of surprise—an effect redoubled by the work of an artist like Johnson, who moves so fluidly between media.—
Stephanie Sporn,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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The free event will bring the magic of the rainforest alive with this interactive show.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2025
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Wakanda Forever, the series brings Riri back home to Chicago, where the lines between science and sorcery start to blur.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
30 Mar. 2025
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Generating sophisticated charts or extracting hidden insights was a form of sorcery few dared to question.—
Florian Douetteau,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Continuing in the tradition of such Disney+ witchcraft staples as the Hocus Pocus movie franchise and Marvel’s Agatha All Along, Disney Branded Television has given a pilot order to Coven Academy (woking title), a single-camera supernatural dramedy for Disney Channel and Disney+.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2025
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The two women and their supporters are seeking a pardon, an apology and a national memorial in honor of all those accused and convicted of witchcraft during the law’s 173-year reign.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Mar. 2025
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Plus, Guardians’ wizardry deserves more attention Prospect Cam Smith makes Astros’ Opening Day roster after just 32 minor-league games NL West’s real race starts in Arizona.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Filming each episode required three weeks of intense rehearsal, technical wizardry, and intricate choreography that actors likened to a theatre production.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Alchemy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alchemy. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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