autosuggestion

noun

Definition of autosuggestionnext
as in automatism

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  1. automatism
  2. hypnosis
  3. hypnotism
  4. self-hypnosis
  5. mesmerism
Noun
  • Oracular methods such as automatism and tarot cards would lead Colquhoun down many paths in her search for knowledge, while the duality of the androgyne fascinated her in her art and writing.
    — Marina Warner, The New York Review of Books, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Amid the incredible automatism of the stage production (and life in general), Left Shark’s choreography mistakes spawned a wave of internet memes that made Katy Perry unhappy — until her lawyers saw the value and attempted to trademark Left Shark’s design.
    — Andrey Mir, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Definition of automatism
Noun
  • Highway hypnosis is a real thing, and drowsy driving is a danger not unlike drunk driving.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Emmy Brunner’s residential retreats combine hypnosis and somatic practice.
    — Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of hypnosis
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  • This hypnotism is especially conveyed through the film’s costumes.
    — Eugenie Dalland, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
  • Other topics of his lectures over the years that followed included animal magnetism, hypnotism, and the ether.
    — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 12 Apr. 2024
Definition of hypnotism
Noun
  • After six weeks, the researchers found that individuals in the self-hypnosis group had about a 53 percent reduction in hot flash frequency and intensity.
    — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Nov. 2025
  • Repeating them in front of the mirror each night has been a vocal warmup and a self-hypnosis for Matthew.
    — Han Ong, New Yorker, 22 June 2025
Definition of self-hypnosis
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  • Barrymore’s turn in the lead role is itself a feat of silver-screen mesmerism, portraying Svengali as a cruel yet magnetic figure who wields his own charisma as an instrument of terrible power.
    — Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Richter then turned to the master of musical mesmerism for the movie’s soundtrack, to be performed live by a 14-player chamber ensemble of strings, winds and pairs of vibraphones and pianos.
    — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2023
Definition of mesmerism
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