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mentalist

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[men-tl-ist] / ˈmɛn tl ɪst /

noun

  1. a person who believes in or advocates mentalism.

  2. a person who believes that the mind and its functions are a legitimate area of psychological research.

  3. a mind reader, psychic, or fortuneteller.


Etymology

Origin of mentalist

First recorded in 1780–90; mental 1 + -ist

Example Sentences

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Pearlman, 39, who lives in Brooklyn, is better known by his stage name, Oz the Mentalist.

From New York Times • Apr. 11, 2022

He also appeared in several TV shows, including "M*A*S*H," "Malcolm in the Middle," "Home Improvement," "Lou Grant," "Webster," "Soap," "Hill Street Blues," "The Incredible Hulk," "Baywatch," "ER," "Doogie Howser," "The Mentalist," and more.

From Fox News • Nov. 20, 2021

He also starred in Disney's "Mighty Ducks" films, "Newsies" and "The Goofy Movie" and continues to make guests appearances on television in shows such as "Law & Order" and "The Mentalist."

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2017

Come to that, it’s also a lot like The Mentalist, Castle, Elementary and plenty of other shows too.

From The Guardian • Jan. 22, 2016

He found the door with the temporary sign saying: Marco the Mentalist.

From Brink of Madness by Sheldon, Walter J.