by magic

idiom

: by the power of magic
a mop that gets rid of dirt as if by magic

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As if by magic, the car’s body panels disappear, revealing the skeletal aluminum spaceframe below. Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2026 As if by magic, a pair of shears appear in his hand and—snip!—I now have side bangs and the start of a kiss curl of my very own. Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2026 Now, 40 years later, Toby reflects on growing up surrounded by magic and how working alongside his parents over the years has shaped both his life and career. Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026 Nestled in the gorgeous Ouachita Mountains, the park is comprised of 47 natural springs, where steam rises from the earth as if by magic. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for by magic

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“By magic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20magic. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.

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