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USAGE SUMMARY

The word "conjuring" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it as a verb to describe the process of magically producing something, often to entertain an audience, such as a "conjuring a rabbit out of a hat".

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Science

Formal & Business

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

60 human-written examples

Adam Bogdan kept them afloat in the opening half-hour, conjuring a flurry of superb interceptions and saves to thwart Callum Wilson and Matt Ritchie, but the visitors had still caved in by the time the contest has stretched to the interval.

The Guardian - Sport

Meanwhile, as Australia find new ways to get themselves out of winning positions, England keep conjuring new ways to win despite chronically underperforming.

The Guardian - Sport

The Orbán government, prone to fanning paranoia and regularly conjuring conspiracy theories about foreign plots to undermine Hungary, insinuated the White House had been bribed.

The Guardian

It is by the Thai writer-director Apichatpong Weerasethakul, a man who is masterful at conjuring up serenely odd movie landscapes.

The Guardian - Film

Pride builds on what has become a veritable subgenre in British cinema post-miners' strike (and post-Comic Book's Strike!), conjuring accessible feelgood tales out of our industrial decline – which invariably culminate in a small but symbolic victory to reassure us that, contrary to Margaret Thatcher's famous dictum, there still is such a thing as society.

The Guardian - Film

Only defeat at Charlton, combined with third-placed Middlesbrough conjuring a 20-goal swing, on Saturday will deny the Cherries becoming the 47th club to grace the Premier League.

The Guardian - Sport

The NIH has not so far approached the NSABB about grant proposals but Dr Keim would not be surprised if that were to change soon.Ultimately, the participants could not escape pondering the merits of conjuring up genetically engineered viruses in the first place.

The Economist

With help from Mr Sezer and Deniz Baykal, leader of the opposition Republican People's Party, the army is again conjuring up the twin spectres of radical Islam and Kurdish separatism in a bid to force early elections.

The Economist

But so far, under Mr Schröder's rule, his country is getting stronger at home and in Europe, without conjuring up the ghosts of history.

The Economist

That has lost it the propaganda war abroad, with the television pictures conjuring up memories of Prague in 1968 and, more recently, of Chechnya.Russia's interests will not go unscathed.

The Economist

Now Shanghai is conjuring a third tower to overshadow the other two.This new peak was recently scaled by two foreign trespassers, who posted a video of the climb online.

The Economist

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "conjuring" to describe the act of creating something seemingly out of nothing or in a magical way. For example, "The magician was skilled at "conjuring" doves from his hat."

Common error

Avoid using "conjuring" to describe ordinary creation or production processes. It's best reserved for situations where there's an element of mystery, illusion, or unexpected appearance.

Linguistic Context

The primary grammatical function of "conjuring" depends on context. As a verb, it describes the act of bringing something into existence as if by magic. Ludwig provides examples where "conjuring" refers to acts of creation or evocation.

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

38%

Formal & Business

24%

Science

18%

Less common in

Encyclopedias

10%

Wiki

5%

Academia

5%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "conjuring" is a versatile term used to describe bringing something into existence as if by magic, evoking feelings, or creating illusions. As Ludwig highlights, its usage spans across various contexts from News & Media to Formal & Business, though it's important to reserve it for situations where there's an element of mystery or unexpected creation. Avoid using it for ordinary production processes. Its grammatical correctness and frequent usage make it a valuable addition to any writer's vocabulary.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

evoking

Focuses on bringing something to mind or creating a particular feeling.

summoning

Implies calling forth or bringing into existence, often with a supernatural connotation.

creating

Highlights the act of bringing something new into being.

producing

Emphasizes the act of generating or yielding something.

invoking

Similar to summoning but can also imply calling upon a law or authority.

performing magic

Specifically relates to the act of executing magical tricks or illusions.

fabricating

Suggests creating something, often with a connotation of deception or falsehood.

manifesting

Implies making something appear or become evident.

realizing

Focuses on making something real or concrete.

effecting

Highlights the act of bringing about a result or change.

FAQs

How to use "conjuring" in a sentence?

"Conjuring" is used to describe bringing something into existence as if by magic. For example, "The artist was "conjuring" a vibrant scene on the canvas".

What can I say instead of "conjuring"?

You can use alternatives like "evoking", "summoning", or "creating" depending on the context.

Which is correct, "conjuring" or "manufacturing"?

"Conjuring" implies a magical or mysterious creation, while "manufacturing" refers to a systematic production process. The choice depends on the context.

What's the difference between "conjuring" and "invoking"?

"Conjuring" implies creating something seemingly from nothing, whereas "invoking" suggests calling upon something already existing for assistance or action.