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as in magic
being or appearing to be under a magic spell
the gym was decorated to resemble a magical wonderland for the party
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as in miraculous
being so extraordinary or abnormal as to suggest powers which violate the laws of nature
modern aviation must seem magical to someone who doesn't understand basic aeronautics
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as in mystic
having seemingly supernatural qualities or powers
the child prodigy's musical talent is so spectacular that it seems magical
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Recent Examples of magical
The sequel gets right to the fun with limitless nods to the game, after the 2023 movie set up the rules of the game—which fans have known for decades—while introducing Mario and Luigi (Charlie Day) to the magical world just beyond their Brooklyn existence.
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Among the chief complaints was the underwhelming, sparse decor and less than magical attractions.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
The name sounds magical, but the moon won’t actually look pink, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
No matter what happens, it’s been a magical March for college basketball, with a chance for more madness in Indy.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Among the chief complaints was the underwhelming, sparse decor and less than magical attractions.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
The name sounds magical, but the moon won’t actually look pink, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
No matter what happens, it’s been a magical March for college basketball, with a chance for more madness in Indy.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magical
Adjective
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Later, a fire at Hall’s grandmother’s house would destroy most of his magic act.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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And judges are being increasingly specific about what those magic words are, according to Janet Ainsworth, professor emerita at Seattle University law school.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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The cast’s sole survivor is Jessica Hecht, who pours miraculous warmth and complexity into her faintly insulting role as Colleen, the head teller, a morally upright spinster goosed by her flirtation with Sonny and the spotlight.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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CFCs seemed miraculous, and post-war consumers fell in love with them.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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The mystic chords that bind us together matter more than any policy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
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Operating within those parameters, the mystic outlands trend extends to some of the world’s most mesmerizing corners.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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Long before the Miami glitter, another master showman arrived in Monterey, California—and would soon turn a glamorous hotel into an enchanted forest.—
Serena Turner,
Vanity Fair,
30 Mar. 2026
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Now, to add some context, this was only the second 70-point first half in the team’s enchanted season.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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One comic gimmick involves Appa’s superhuman grip that can subdue even the mightiest of men.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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The suit stated that Figure AI’s next-generation robots moved at superhuman speed and generated force approximately twice the level necessary to fracture an adult human skull.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2026
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Brisighella is a charmed village on a Romagnol hillside whose medieval buildings are painted in muted shades of yellows and pinks.—
Erin Florio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Leodis Jackson leads a charmed little life.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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Yet, Tory Burch has always had the uncanny ability to peer into the future and unlock our unconscious desires.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Nuggets’ forwards have an uncanny habit of getting hurt all at once.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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In three seasons with the Red Storm, the 73-year-old Pitino has led a remarkable resurgence for the New York City program, coaching the Johnnies to consecutive Big East regular-season and tournament championships.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The region is at the end of a remarkable heat wave that lasted about two weeks, breaking records from Borrego Springs to Oceanside.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Magical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magical. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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