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as in sorcery
the power to control natural forces through supernatural means
he claimed that he could summon a storm through magic
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as in deception
the art or skill of performing tricks or illusions for entertainment
hired an entertainer to perform magic for their child's 10th birthday party
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as in charm
the power of irresistible attraction
a leader so charismatic that his appeal was like magic
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as in enchanted
being or appearing to be under a magic spell
a magic castle in which even the furniture comes to life
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as in magical
having seemingly supernatural qualities or powers
truth seekers of all sorts seem to be attracted to this magic spot in the desert
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Recent Examples of magic
René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2026
But the magic of this tournament extends far beyond the leaderboard.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 2026
That’s partly because heat pumps work by extracting heat from outdoor air, compressing it and piping it indoors, a thermal magic trick that’s harder to perform in places with subzero winters.
—Ben Christopher, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The magic of this combination lies in the details.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2026
But the magic of this tournament extends far beyond the leaderboard.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Many movies tried to recreate its magic mixture, including some of its own sequels, but few achieved the merry concoction of frights, gore, and giggles that Craven handled so masterfully.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 2026
That’s partly because heat pumps work by extracting heat from outdoor air, compressing it and piping it indoors, a thermal magic trick that’s harder to perform in places with subzero winters.
—Ben Christopher, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magic
Noun
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The sword-and-sorcery title grossed over $68M worldwide, coming to be appreciated as a cult classic, and spawned the sequel Conan the Destroyer (1984).—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
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The figure of an older woman working alone in a forest hovel inevitably brings some kind of sorcery to mind, but Hjorth’s earlier novels haven’t made too much of the suggestion.—
Elaine Blair,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Later that year, federal prosecutors in New York charged the company’s former CEO Joanna Smith-Griffin, with securities fraud and related offenses tied to investor deception.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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See what happens when jealousy, suspicion and deception take over.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Miniature versions of the shoes offer an under-$20 collectible that looks great on your keychain or as a bag charm, while a bright backpack showcases the characters on a black background.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Tucked in the mountains of Western North Carolina, the small town of Franklin may not get the same attention as nearby Highlands, but that’s part of its charm.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The inner beauty theme inspires this classic story that follows Belle, who sets out to find her father but ends up in the adventure of a lifetime in an enchanted castle with a mysterious beast.—
Karen Cicero,
Parents,
5 Mar. 2026
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When the trees in the enchanted forest threw apples at Dorothy, an orchard full of red foam balls fell onto the viewers.—
Penny E Schwartz,
Oc Register,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Steve Carell taught it, and Adam McKay developed an entire new way of doing it with his group, so to get in there and have that happen was just absolutely magical.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Mar. 2026
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Nobody has ever called Brentford head coach Keith Andrews a magical or imaginary being.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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She was regarded as the female Christ by her followers but accused of witchcraft by outsiders.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Pay multiple people from the crafts site Etsy to perform tarot readings, lift any existing curses and otherwise engage in witchcraft.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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While the Congress and the Communists retain loyal voter bases, Shah's party has drawn larger crowds on the campaign trail, highlighting its growing appeal among younger voters seeking an alternative.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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In January, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court granted her an appeal to reexamine the matter.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Leodis Jackson leads a charmed little life.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Bruins have lived a charmed existence on Causeway Street.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Magic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magic. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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