magic

noun

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mag·ic | \ ˈma-jik

Definition of magic

(Entry 1 of 3)

1a : the use of means (such as charms or spells) believed to have supernatural power over natural forces

b : magic rites or incantations

2a : an extraordinary power or influence seemingly from a supernatural source Both pitchers, although they are older, haven't lost their magic.

b : something that seems to cast a spell : enchantment all the mystery, magic and romance which belong to royalty alone— J. E. P. Grigg

3 : the art of producing illusions by sleight of hand entertained with acts of jugglery and magic

magic

adjective

Definition of magic (Entry 2 of 3)

1 : of or relating to magic

2a : having seemingly supernatural qualities or powers

b : giving a feeling of enchantment

magic

verb

magicked; magicking

Definition of magic (Entry 3 of 3)

transitive verb

: to produce, remove, or influence by magic

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Examples of magic in a Sentence

Noun children who believe in magic a book that explains how to do magic Both pitchers, though they are older, haven't lost their magic. Adjective a magic potion that makes you able to fly There is no magic solution to these problems.

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Limbe Wildlife Center has saved hundreds of animals from the bush meat, black magic and pet trade. — Washington Post, "Pining for wildlife? Build your own menagerie with a symbolic adoption.," 15 Jan. 2021 Broadway has been dark since last March, but on December 21, 2020 a little bit of that missing stage magic was visible virtually. — The Editors, Town & Country, "Tony Nominees Talk: Adrienne Warren and Matthew López in Conversation," 14 Jan. 2021 Horn proposed creating a show that would combine magic and animals. — Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, "Siegfried Fischbacher, half of Las Vegas duo Siegfried and Roy, dies of pancreatic cancer at 81," 14 Jan. 2021 For years, Siegfried & Roy was an institution in Las Vegas, where Fischbacher and Horn's magic and artistry consistently attracted sellout crowds. — CBS News, "Illusionist Siegfried Fischbacher of Siegfried & Roy has died at 81," 14 Jan. 2021 The Reluctant Dragon also shows off the multiplane camera, the creation of sound effects for Dumbo, and more Disney magic. — Josh Spiegel, Vulture, "A Crash Course in the History of Disney Animation Through Disney+," 11 Jan. 2021 That’s the special magic that Kelly brings to her work. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, "‘First Cow’ ‘gives the loneliest of us hope,’ say the film’s stars," 6 Jan. 2021 Ever since, the town by the lake—also named Catemaco—has been known for the black magic practiced by Aguirre Pech’s apprentices. — Emmanuel Ordóñez Angulo, The New York Review of Books, "Deadly Myths," 5 Jan. 2021 As a teenager in New Jersey, Max learned to juggle and worked the local circuit doing magic shows. — New York Times, "A Timeout for the N.B.A.’s Halftime Performers Is Costing Them Big," 4 Jan. 2021 Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective The setting for 41 novels, Terry Pratchett’s Discworld, a flat Earth balanced on four elephants standing on the back of a turtle, where physics are powered by magic and collective imagination, goes the comic route. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, "Review: Fans of the book are picking apart ‘The Watch.’ But it’s a colorful, energetic treat," 3 Jan. 2021 An amalgam of nourishing ginger, lavender, rosemary, and black pepper essential oils, this magic tonic takes aches and pain to task beyond the bath—and feels like an extra layer of warmth underneath pajamas. — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, "Why a Hot Ginger Bath Is the Perfect Detox Ritual for Winter," 30 Dec. 2020 And while magicians may know how to manipulate gaze to enhance their illusions, the illusion of gaze as a physical force is magic enough. — Robert Martone, Scientific American, "When Our Gaze Is a Physical Force," 29 Dec. 2020 Is Carcer’s evil plan somehow connected to the magic afoot at Unseen University? — John Anderson, WSJ, "‘The Watch’ Review: Making Fantasy Fun," 29 Dec. 2020 And to be sure, sometimes the magic solutions work! — Adam Rogers, Wired, "The Error of Fighting a Public Health War With Medical Weapons," 28 Dec. 2020 Eventually, Wonder Woman ties up the Cheetah with her magic lasso. — Jill Lepore, The New Yorker, "Does “Wonder Woman 1984” Hide Its Hero’s True Superpowers?," 25 Dec. 2020 But its magic lies in these individually mundane events presented in merciless succession. — The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, "The 15 Best Books of 2020," 24 Dec. 2020 All the while, Zoey's magic powers have kept quiet – until now. — Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, "'Hello, Dolly!': Zoey is back where she belongs in exclusive Season 2 clip from 'Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist'," 24 Dec. 2020 Recent Examples on the Web: Verb The editor tried to magic away the controversy by claiming that the essay had been intended as satire, an obvious lie. — Kevin D. Williamson, National Review, "The New Republic’s Mayor Pete Problem," 16 July 2019 It’s hard to see how wanting to magic away their beliefs is compatible with an expansive vision of tolerance that would bring ideological balance to secular universities. — Alan Levinovitz, Slate Magazine, "Today’s political climate doesn’t require more tolerance. It requires less.," 20 Mar. 2017 Brewers’ efforts to magic up a new daypart for beer come as sales of the beverage are falling, both in the U.S. and world-wide. — Lara O’reilly, WSJ, "CMO Today: WPP Suffers Hack; Brunch Beer; Verizon Pursues Carrier Data Tie-Ups," 28 June 2017

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