enchantress

Example Sentences

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As his foremost inspiration, Mr. Barth cited Scheherazade, the tale-spinning enchantress who nightly wove stories to keep her master from executing her at dawn.

From New York Times • Apr. 2, 2024

Hailing from East L.A., singer-songwriter and spectral enchantress Hope Sandoval remains the patron saint of Latina sadgirls.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2023

When she’s on the stage, you can’t take your eyes off her; whether she is being regal, amorous or crushed by betrayal, she commands the space as if she really were an enchantress.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 16, 2023

"The evil spirit of Handel's enchantress Alcina evidently infected one audience member at Tuesday's premiere of this new production," he wrote.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2022

“I remember very distinctly, my dear,” replied the first enchantress, “but you were Orddu then. And when you’re being Orddu, you can do as you please. But I’m Orddu today, and what I say is...”

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander