like magic

phrase

informal

: in a very fast and impressive way

Shapes changed like magic on the computer screen.

Examples of like magic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Enchantment, one student answers, is like magic, like a spell. — Meg Anderson, NPR, 22 Mar. 2026

Without that frame, a successful writing day can feel like magic or luck — and by extension, beyond my control. — Jasna Hodžić, Big Think, 10 Mar. 2026

The women’s harmonies ease in from offstage like magic, then build and swirl. — Theater Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Feb. 2026

Download a model file, load some plastic filament, push a button, and almost like magic, a three-dimensional object appears. — ArsTechnica, 19 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for like magic

• pelagic
• tragic