like magic

phrase

informal
: in a very fast and impressive way
Shapes changed like magic on the computer screen.

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Simply put, this breezy cottagecore piece adds a touch of fairytale-like magic to your day. — Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026 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 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 7 Oct. 2026.

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