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alchemist

[al-kuh-mist] / ˈæl kə mɪst /


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An alchemist of reggaeton, jazz and alternative, RaiNao has graced both NPR’s Tiny Desk and Bad Bunny’s residency shows.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 24, 2026

Lichtenberg considers himself an AI alchemist of sorts, because he often has to re-prompt the tools he uses to get the writing and analysis he’s looking for.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 27, 2026

In a post on social media, Dead Ringers star Jon Culshaw called Dare the "wisest comedy alchemist and the dearest, dearest friend".

From BBC Mar. 4, 2025

A self-proclaimed alchemist, Williams specializes in transforming wet soil into hardened sculptures that typically live outdoors, where the wind carries seedlings that may attach to the artist’s creations and bloom.

From New York Times Mar. 22, 2024

The alchemist followed as the boy’s horse ran for almost half an hour.

From "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho

Astrologers consult a national zodiac, palm readers ring pagodas, would-be alchemists attempt to transmute mercury into gold and SIM card companies advertise dial-a-diviners.

From Barron's Dec. 21, 2025

He has not of course transformed another chemical element into gold, as the alchemists sought to do.

From Science Daily Feb. 29, 2024

England have been nimble too, often showing signs of being skilled alchemists.

From BBC Feb. 17, 2024

Ostensibly a backwoods hoedown, “Rag Mama Rag” is a prime example of Robertson and the Band as American music alchemists.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 9, 2023

Only then did he admit Hallyne with the latest tallies from the alchemists.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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