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occult

[uh-kuhlt, ok-uhlt] / əˈkʌlt, ˈɒk ʌlt /


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Almost all exorcists, at the urging of the Vatican, keep their identities secret, their role in battling the occult known only to the other priests in their diocese.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

In music, we’ve seen chart toppers from artists such as Sabrina Carpenter, Lil Nas X, and Sam Smith and Kim Petras play with occult imagery.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

But a smaller, third group believed that Nazi showmanship was occult wizardry and that they were in on the secret.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

The museum sells occult essentials, cursed antiques and movie merchandise.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026

Age and experience had sharpened Clara’s ability to divine the occult and to move objects from afar.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende




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