like magic
idiom
informal
: in a very fast and impressive way
Shapes changed like magic on the computer screen.
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Magic Finding Powers Setup and basic finding feel like magic.
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Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 27 Mar. 2024
Body hair removal creams are one of these methods as their creamy, lotion-like formulas work sort of like magic to lift away unwanted stubble.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 2 Jan. 2024
Carmel spoke with awe and play experts to uncover the secret of how to go back to a childhood state where falling rain seemed like magic and the tooth fairy might be real.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2024
Jot down your thoughts in the notebook; like magic, everything gets digitized through an app.
—Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2024
After keeping quiet about her May 2021 nuptials, the singer shared some stunning photos on Instagram
Ariana Grande's fairy-tale wedding was just like magic!
—People Staff, Peoplemag, 2 Jan. 2024
Experimenting with psychedelics like magic mushrooms offered a breakthrough.
—Eileen Finan, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2023
The Wonderful Panel Tummy also provides excellent tummy control and shaping — all while remaining invisible under your clothes (kind of like magic).
—Courtney Leiva, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2023
The feel of textures, temperatures and shapes reappeared almost like magic — surprising not just patients, but Dr. Bensmaia.
—Michael S. Rosenwald, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2023
Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 27 Mar. 2024
Body hair removal creams are one of these methods as their creamy, lotion-like formulas work sort of like magic to lift away unwanted stubble.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 2 Jan. 2024
Carmel spoke with awe and play experts to uncover the secret of how to go back to a childhood state where falling rain seemed like magic and the tooth fairy might be real.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2024
Jot down your thoughts in the notebook; like magic, everything gets digitized through an app.
—Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2024
After keeping quiet about her May 2021 nuptials, the singer shared some stunning photos on Instagram
Ariana Grande's fairy-tale wedding was just like magic!
—People Staff, Peoplemag, 2 Jan. 2024
Experimenting with psychedelics like magic mushrooms offered a breakthrough.
—Eileen Finan, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2023
The Wonderful Panel Tummy also provides excellent tummy control and shaping — all while remaining invisible under your clothes (kind of like magic).
—Courtney Leiva, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2023
The feel of textures, temperatures and shapes reappeared almost like magic — surprising not just patients, but Dr. Bensmaia.
—Michael S. Rosenwald, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2023
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