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noun

ˈma-jik How to pronounce magic (audio)
Definition of magicnext
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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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magic

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adjective

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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
Noun
His garage in Hampton is where the wine-making magic happens. — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026 In Hawaiʻi, that timeless Disney magic gets a unique island spin, bringing families together for unforgettable moments. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2026
Adjective
There's no magic word count or percentage that makes something fair use. — Charlotte Isidore, NPR, 18 Aug. 2026 The top 50 is the magic number this week because those players are assured to getting into all the $20 million signature events next year. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for magic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magic
  1. sorcery
  2. deception
  3. charm
  4. magical
  5. mystic
  6. witchcraft
  7. deceptiveness
  8. appeal
Noun
  • His brother-in-law had been accused of sorcery, and his home had been set on fire.
    — Rachel Aviv, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
  • With ancient Greek tale The Odyssey still slashing its way to peak box office, the sword and sorcery age remains a potent genre for Hollywood.
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of sorcery
Noun
  • Prevention of fraud, deception and public accountability are reasons given for this suggestion.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
  • As the investigation unfolded, what initially appeared to be a daring ransom scheme evolved into a complex story of obsession, deception, and unexpected motives.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of deception
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  • There’s no mistaking the pop sensibilities that made this song cross over for the country star, from the Carpenters-worthy soft-pop charm of that piano intro to the lush orchestration on the bridge.
    — Ed Masley, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • From song to screen With her southern twang, witty charm and stunning looks, Parton was a natural in front of the camera.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of charm
Adjective
  • Little is more magical than opening the mailbox and seeing the handwriting of a loved one.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
  • But in a devastating turn of events, Groff, JJ’s own father, killed him in pursuit of the blue crown, a magical artifact said to grant wishes.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of magical
Adjective
  • The piece, inspired by the 12th-century polymathic mystic Saint Hildegard of Bingen, was skin-tinglingly breathy and slow, with long tones (played by Malone and her accompanist Stephen O’Malley) that rose up and swirled around the room.
    — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Poetry of a Hindu mystic Kashmir gradually became a predominantly Muslim society after the Shah Mir dynasty came to power in the 14th century.
    — Peter Dziedzic, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
Definition of mystic
Noun
  • The British horror film stars Oscar-winner Vanessa Redgrave and Oliver Reed, telling the story of Urbain Grandier, a 17th-century priest who was accused of witchcraft.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Think earthy, free-spirited garb, Bohemian crafts and clothing, and the visual symbols of Wicca and other witchcraft traditions.
    — Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of witchcraft
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  • Of course, the retort is that this would be irritating and exasperating to be continually deluged with alerts about AI deceptiveness.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
  • Beyond the deceptiveness of the narrow material view, spiritual light and hope are always present to be found and felt.
    — Sue Brightman, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of deceptiveness
Noun
  • His screen appeal combines a mix of swagger and self-deprecating, and at times evokes (a taller) Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Can Kushner’s billions of dollars and unlimited access deliver the kind of magnetic appeal that began with the Showtime Lakers in 1979?
    — Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
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“Magic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magic. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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