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 WebEW.com, 12 Apr. 2024
For more Genesis magic, check out the widely available soundboard bootleg recorded in Zurich on July 2, 1977.
—Ernesto Lechner, SPIN, 11 Apr. 2024
Experience the magic of healing for yourself on May 17th and 19th for free and understand what WisdoMania Fest is all about.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
With the late Nowell’s son Jakob now taking up the mantle of Sublime (without Rome), the ability to recapture some of the band’s original magic finally feels within reach.
—Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
Is the magic of the old school hair salon gone forever?
—Essence, 8 Apr. 2024
Here are three ways to sprinkle a little magic into your eclipse experience.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 7 Apr. 2024
Vanessa Bryant celebrated Easter with some Disney magic.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
The film’s crucifixion scene employed actual footage from the 1961 eclipse, a rare intersection of real life and movie magic.
—Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 31 Mar. 2024
Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
The Arcadia Invitational and Mt. SAC Invitational two weeks after will tell whether this is indeed a magic hurdle year or just a seriously fast start.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2024
When their magic pets get into trouble, Mila and Jordie (Ayden Elijah) step up to help.
—Common Sense Media, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024
While there’s no magic cure to speeding up the process, research shows the best natural oils for hair growth (including castor oil and rosemary oil) can promote longer, thicker, and healthier hair.
—Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2024
The castle itself is a magic place, full of incredible energy.
—David Graver, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2024
Behold, the birth of one of the show's greatest running gags: the Intervention banner, unfurled first to get Marshall to stop wearing a ridiculous hat, then subsequently trotted out for everything from Barney's magic tricks to Lily's fake English accent.
—Ew Staff Updated, EW.com, 18 Mar. 2024
There will be candy, crafts, a magic show, prizes, dance performances and a chance to take photos with the bunny.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2024
Some of our pets are also looking for their magic matches just like Mila and Morphle.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 20 Mar. 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
Vega connects that magic to the trappings of digital culture, which has led to, among other things, El Salvador adopting Bitcoin as national currency, despite many of its citizens not owning smartphones.
—Dallas News, 14 Dec. 2022
Naturally, then, speculation about the film’s reshoots has led to rumors that a few Lokis might magic their way into Doctor Strange and Wanda’s orbit.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 5 May 2022
Still, Richardson Jackson clearly knows how to direct actors and pulls magic out of her cast, creating a production worthy of August Wilson's legacy.
—Dave Quinn, EW.com, 14 Oct. 2022
Buckley had a vast tonal range from which to choose in his musical palette, from deep trauma to horror to otherworldly magic.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 14 July 2022
The auction house, through glossy catalogs and (increasingly) online offerings, can magic up artistic legitimacy that once only museums or scholars could assign.
—New York Times, 23 May 2022
The book opens the door to magic and brings readers inside its world by revealing the artistry, inside history, and fascinating traditions of a subject long shrouded in mystery.
—cleveland, 18 Mar. 2022
Noun
Hamilton, who is a longtime fan of the Netflix supernatural series, previously admitted that joining the world of Stranger Things did end up spoiling some of its magic for her.
—EW.com, 12 Apr. 2024
For more Genesis magic, check out the widely available soundboard bootleg recorded in Zurich on July 2, 1977.
—Ernesto Lechner, SPIN, 11 Apr. 2024
Experience the magic of healing for yourself on May 17th and 19th for free and understand what WisdoMania Fest is all about.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
With the late Nowell’s son Jakob now taking up the mantle of Sublime (without Rome), the ability to recapture some of the band’s original magic finally feels within reach.
—Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
Is the magic of the old school hair salon gone forever?
—Essence, 8 Apr. 2024
Here are three ways to sprinkle a little magic into your eclipse experience.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 7 Apr. 2024
Vanessa Bryant celebrated Easter with some Disney magic.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
The film’s crucifixion scene employed actual footage from the 1961 eclipse, a rare intersection of real life and movie magic.
—Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 31 Mar. 2024
Adjective
The act, which often involved magic tricks, playing the banjo and goofy glasses and props, brought him to television on the likes of The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour and The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.
—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
The Arcadia Invitational and Mt. SAC Invitational two weeks after will tell whether this is indeed a magic hurdle year or just a seriously fast start.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2024
When their magic pets get into trouble, Mila and Jordie (Ayden Elijah) step up to help.
—Common Sense Media, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024
While there’s no magic cure to speeding up the process, research shows the best natural oils for hair growth (including castor oil and rosemary oil) can promote longer, thicker, and healthier hair.
—Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2024
The castle itself is a magic place, full of incredible energy.
—David Graver, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2024
Behold, the birth of one of the show's greatest running gags: the Intervention banner, unfurled first to get Marshall to stop wearing a ridiculous hat, then subsequently trotted out for everything from Barney's magic tricks to Lily's fake English accent.
—Ew Staff Updated, EW.com, 18 Mar. 2024
There will be candy, crafts, a magic show, prizes, dance performances and a chance to take photos with the bunny.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2024
Some of our pets are also looking for their magic matches just like Mila and Morphle.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 20 Mar. 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
Vega connects that magic to the trappings of digital culture, which has led to, among other things, El Salvador adopting Bitcoin as national currency, despite many of its citizens not owning smartphones.
—Dallas News, 14 Dec. 2022
Naturally, then, speculation about the film’s reshoots has led to rumors that a few Lokis might magic their way into Doctor Strange and Wanda’s orbit.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 5 May 2022
Still, Richardson Jackson clearly knows how to direct actors and pulls magic out of her cast, creating a production worthy of August Wilson's legacy.
—Dave Quinn, EW.com, 14 Oct. 2022
Buckley had a vast tonal range from which to choose in his musical palette, from deep trauma to horror to otherworldly magic.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 14 July 2022
The auction house, through glossy catalogs and (increasingly) online offerings, can magic up artistic legitimacy that once only museums or scholars could assign.
—New York Times, 23 May 2022
The book opens the door to magic and brings readers inside its world by revealing the artistry, inside history, and fascinating traditions of a subject long shrouded in mystery.
—cleveland, 18 Mar. 2022
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