like magic
idiom
informal
: in a very fast and impressive way
Shapes changed like magic on the computer screen.
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This powerful stain and odor remover is like magic in a bottle, breaking down even the toughest doggy messes.
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Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Original Price: $29.98 Sale Price: $22.49 (25% off) Good Natured Carpet Freshener & Deodorizer Powder
Sprinkle some freshness on your carpets with this all-natural deodorizer powder that makes pet smells disappear like magic.
—Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
With no special tricks up Henry’s sleeves, like magic or flashy attacks, there’s an authentic sense of depth and skill to every movement.
—George Yang, Rolling Stone, 3 Feb. 2025
There’s something about these wordless intuitive bonds, full of mischief and love, that feel like magic.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
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Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Original Price: $29.98 Sale Price: $22.49 (25% off) Good Natured Carpet Freshener & Deodorizer Powder
Sprinkle some freshness on your carpets with this all-natural deodorizer powder that makes pet smells disappear like magic.
—Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
With no special tricks up Henry’s sleeves, like magic or flashy attacks, there’s an authentic sense of depth and skill to every movement.
—George Yang, Rolling Stone, 3 Feb. 2025
There’s something about these wordless intuitive bonds, full of mischief and love, that feel like magic.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for like magic
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“Like magic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/like%20magic. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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