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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
Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Darren Mougey has worked his magic once again.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026
Zack Meisel, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Admission to the festival is free and some of the other entertainment offers include magic shows, face painting both days and food trucks.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
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Noun
Day one was dedicated to just that — finding the magic, the meaning, of our projects.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Darren Mougey has worked his magic once again.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026
Adjective
The situational hitting — the magic potion for any offense — has been elusive.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Admission to the festival is free and some of the other entertainment offers include magic shows, face painting both days and food trucks.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magic
Noun
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Come to Eternia, the mythical home of flying dragon-like creatures, and swords, and sorcery, and spaceships — really, all the stuff a 12-year-old science fiction fanatic loves.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
4 June 2026
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Directed by Travis Knight and based on the Mattel media franchise, the sword-and-sorcery epic stars Nicholas Galitzine alongside Camila Mendes, Jared Leto, and Idris Elba, launching in over 300 locations on Wednesday June 3.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
2 June 2026
Noun
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But the dramatic vision-boosting reputation carrots have carried for decades traces back to a wartime deception, not science.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
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People desperately need reassurances that elections are decided honestly, without tricks or deception to favor a candidate or a party.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Knicks fan Pierre said, wearing a gold chain with a platano charm (a good-luck symbol honoring Dominican player Karl-Anthony Towns).—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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With Larsson leading denim’s biggest trends including low-rise fits, colorful denim, micro shorts and denim decorated with charms and trinkets, the collection reflects this level of pop-star glam with standout items like red ombré flare denim and embellished denim with crystal detailing.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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One can’t blame Bear (Michael Johnston) for not knowing the object had genuine magical properties.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Only a lucky few get to experience one of the most magical natural light shows.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Rumi, whose poetry often explores mystic Sufi themes, compared the body to a garment that could be taken off or changed.—
Rizwan Virk,
The Conversation,
13 Nov. 2025
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Gavras presents this mystic mumbo jumbo in such a way that we are meant to question whether Joan could be right.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
14 Sep. 2025
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Hundreds of true-crime pamphlets circulated, adorned with woodcuts depicting horrific acts of dismemberment, torture, and witchcraft.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 June 2026
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This Swedish silent film examines the history of witchcraft through a combination of documentary-style explanation and dramatized segments.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
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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
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Karmelo Anthony, the Texas man convicted of stabbing a star athlete to death at a high school track meet, is asking the court to appoint a free public defender for his appeal, despite his family raising more than a half million dollars in funds for his legal fees.—
Julia Bonavita , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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These slightly baggy jeans boast a flattering fit, while raw hems add to their casual appeal.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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“Magic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magic. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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