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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
Yeah, sometimes the memory of a moment feels even bigger and more magical than a photo could capture.
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Leila Cobo, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025
Those are magical words to cinema operators, who all ostensibly became Swifties about two years ago.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
With Halloween just a month away, NPR's Word of the Week series delves into the curious, magical backstory of hoax.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
For the past three years, the company has been promising ever-more magical versions of ChatGPT.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
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Leila Cobo, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025
Those are magical words to cinema operators, who all ostensibly became Swifties about two years ago.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
With Halloween just a month away, NPR's Word of the Week series delves into the curious, magical backstory of hoax.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
For the past three years, the company has been promising ever-more magical versions of ChatGPT.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magical
Adjective
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At its headquarters, PhDs and technical university graduates work alongside factory workers to create Firmenich’s magic potions.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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There’s no magic pill to feel better, but sticking to these basics will go a long way.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
30 Sep. 2025
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Inter reaching two Champions League finals in the past three seasons is nothing short of miraculous — particularly given the club got repossessed by the investment firm Oaktree just over a year ago.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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In a miraculous turn of events, one of Whitefield’s closest friends and greatest promoters becomes none other than Benjamin Franklin.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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Despite some promising high-concept notions such as an intergalactic federation, mystic beings, parasitic species, a sentient interstellar craft, and Slipstream FTL quantum mechanics, seemingly inevitable creative differences arose as the show progressed.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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In Completedworks’ spring 2026 presentation, the Texan actor and model took the stage as Miss Edie Grey, a television clairvoyant and mystic extraordinaire that can trace the history of objects with her magical touch.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
20 Sep. 2025
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All the while, the enchanted garden where Travis would get down on one knee was being assembled outside of his and Swift’s house.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
7 Oct. 2025
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The company inside the Grand Palais was pretty stellar too, with other guests including Tilda Swinton, Margot Robbie, Marion Cotillard, Naomi Campbell, Peggy Gou, Anamaria Vartolomei, Pedro Almodovar, Michaela Coel, Baz Luhrmann, Maya Rudolph and Kendall Jenner among the enchanted crowd.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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What went into choreographing a fight between two superhuman combatants?—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
23 Sep. 2025
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His powers included manipulating fire, engulfing his body in flames, superhuman strength and flying.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Published earlier this year by Riverhead Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House, Audition is described as a twisty thriller that follows a celebrated actress enjoying a charmed, bohemian life in Manhattan with her creative husband.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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At this moment in my relatively charmed childhood, this all seemed unprecedented.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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The 1960 movie — powered by Bernard Herrmann's chilling score, Anthony Perkins' unnerving portrayal of hotel manager Norman Bates (for the movie, much younger than the character in Bloch's novel) and Hitchcock's uncanny showmanship — revolutionized the horror genre.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Since signing to Matador, the band has sharpened its sound into a quirky, exhilarated alt-pop, too uncanny to be dance-punk and too lively to be slacker rock.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Dodgers’ mood after Game 2 was one of jubilation, a remarkable conclusion to an enthralling game.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Sennheiser Momentum 4 are top-level headphones, boasting a remarkable 60-hour battery life, rich and detailed sound, and adaptive ANC that just works, all while being light enough for all-day use.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Magical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magical. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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