word to conjure with
Name with influence
A word to conjure with is a name or term that commands respect, influence, or power—one that gets results when invoked.
The phrase comes from magical practice, where speaking certain words supposedly summoned spirits or produced effects.
Now it describes anything with special weight or prestige: In Hollywood, Spielberg is still a name to conjure with.
Among economists, Keynes remains a word to conjure with.
- eloquencePersuasive verbal grace
- silver tongueNatural persuasive ability
- manifestoPublished statement of principles
- incantationSpoken magical formula
- revolutionViolent governmental overthrow
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Inconsequential person
nonentity · small fry · lightweight · unknown quantity · cipher
word to conjure withmere words
hot air · lip service · platitude · dead letter · weasel words
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