magic wand

noun

: a stick that is used to make magic things happen
The magician waved his magic wand and pulled a rabbit out of the hat.
sometimes used figuratively
The new law is not a magic wand that will solve all our problems.

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All that chaos lays the perfect foundation for Lionel Messi to wave his magic wand. Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 July 2026 So far the leader in the clubhouse is someone who suggested Mike Vasil send his magic wand to the pontiff. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 Unfortunately, if someone steadfastly refuses to engage, there is no magic wand that will make them. Deborah Mower, The Conversation, 2 July 2026 Tired of living in Cinderella’s shadow, Lilith steals the Fairy Godmother’s (Bette Midler) magic wand and hijacks the Royal Ball with her sister, Margot (Stephanie Hsu). Kevin Giraud, Variety, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for magic wand

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“Magic wand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magic%20wand. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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