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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
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Honey in the Wound is a spellbinding debut about survival, family, magic, and the meaning of home.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Alicia G Kerber Palma, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
No But her coaches saw the old magic reappear.
—Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Still, summer is where the magic is, at least when considering Jupiter’s debut in Leo, and your fifth house of love.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Honey in the Wound is a spellbinding debut about survival, family, magic, and the meaning of home.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Additionally, the tourist routes to the Pueblos Mágicos (magic towns) and the Mayan Train route in southeastern Mexico will operate continuously.
—Alicia G Kerber Palma, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
No But her coaches saw the old magic reappear.
—Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magic
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Part of me wanted to attribute this beautiful sorcery to extensions, but my beauty editor Spidey sense told me otherwise.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
19 Dec. 2025
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The trippy visuals are reminiscent of Doctor Strange's sorcery of the Marvel movies as birds and buildings multiple and fold in on themselves.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Dec. 2025
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McCoy is charged with theft by deception, violation of oath of office, and three counts of false statements and writings.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Harper got fired for the aforementioned deception.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
6 Jan. 2026
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Once can combine a gold chain for a necklace or bracelet with pieces from a wide assortment of medallions, charms, initials, and other designs with talisman appeal.—
Laurie Brookins,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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This on-sale pick has a spacious lower shelf for books, remotes, and other essentials, and its wood-grain finish adds a rustic charm.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2026
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From enchanted kingdoms to the streets of today, members of the Art Directors Guild craft the environments that bring film, television, and theater to life.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
7 Jan. 2026
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Walls pale pink like the inside of a shell, a glass roof far above, and at the courtyard’s center an enchanted garden with a mosaic floor and a fountain, delicate flowering vines.—
Allegra Goodman,
New Yorker,
4 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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For this magical season to continue, the Patriots must stress their base plays and cleverest counters.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
15 Jan. 2026
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Expanding to older audiences and exploring new themes, Mattel publishing is eager to collaborate with Aster to continue growing their book community and bring new authors into the magical world of Barbie.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Viral weddings and political controversy While witchcraft is an ancient practice and Etsy witches have existed online for years, interest in buying quick spells online surged in 2025 after several influencers praised their results.—
Pilar Melendez,
NBC news,
26 Dec. 2025
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The Glinda alternative, Cherry Blossom Bubble ($48), isn’t quite as authentically connected to witchcraft, but then neither is Glinda.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
20 Nov. 2025
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Its distressed geometric pattern gives the rug a vintage appeal, and each of the five neutral colors is sure to match with existing décor.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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The high court ruled by a 6-3 margin, granting the federal government’s emergency appeal of the judge’s temporary restraining order freezing the raids as they had been carried out.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
16 Jan. 2026
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In the process, what long seemed like an angel on their shoulder — the charmed Chiefs — morphed into their nemesis.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 Jan. 2026
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Many of the jewels come with hefty names attached, including Cartier, Verdura, Andrew Grima and David Webb, but even the ones that aren’t branded tell equally rich stories about the 93-year-old Lady Glenconner, whose charmed life has been spiked with tragedy.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
24 Nov. 2025
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“Magic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magic. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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