1
a
: the use of means (such as charms or spells) believed to have supernatural power over natural forces
b
: magic rites or incantations
2
a
: 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
J. E. P. Grigg3
: the art of producing illusions by sleight of hand
entertained with acts of jugglery and magic
1
: of or relating to magic
2
a
: having seemingly supernatural qualities or powers
b
: giving a feeling of enchantment
Synonyms
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 WebScottie Andrew, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
Harbaugh’s magic is his ability to keep every player buckled in for the ride.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
Leo Barraclough, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
The Night Is Dark and Brighter Than The Day
Director: Christina Friedrich
Germany
Filmmaker Christina Friedrich asks 33 primary school children about their fears, taking us on a long night-journey through a magic world of their creation.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2024
WIRED, 15 June 2023
And there’s hardly a deer hunter alive who doesn’t dream of taking a buck that eclipses that magic 200 number.
—Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, 9 Jan. 2023
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Noun
He was raised by his two aunts, both witches, who shared their house with spirits and encouraged Green to find his magic.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
Harbaugh’s magic is his ability to keep every player buckled in for the ride.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
Adjective
Director: Christina Friedrich Germany Filmmaker Christina Friedrich asks 33 primary school children about their fears, taking us on a long night-journey through a magic world of their creation.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
The Night Is Dark and Brighter Than The Day
Director: Christina Friedrich
Germany
Filmmaker Christina Friedrich asks 33 primary school children about their fears, taking us on a long night-journey through a magic world of their creation.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2024
Verb
Perhaps LLMs will be able to magic up individual articles about that content too: Joan reading an article about the latest episode of Joan Is Awful, which then becomes a scene in the next episode of Joan Is Awful, content about content about content.
—WIRED, 15 June 2023
And there’s hardly a deer hunter alive who doesn’t dream of taking a buck that eclipses that magic 200 number.
—Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, 9 Jan. 2023
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“Magic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magic. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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