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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
The 2024 New York Mets won 89 games and reached the postseason on the strength of a magical second half.
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Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Two is the magical number for Project Runway‘s upcoming season, which is set to be its biggest yet.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
The premise remains intact from the series, following Alex Brightman and Sara Chase as Josh Skinner and Melissa Gimble, a modern couple (originated onscreen by Keegan-Michael Key and Cecily Strong) who stumble into a magical town where life unfolds entirely in song.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are charming sisters and witches passing their magical skills to their kids in the trailer for Practical Magic 2, which dropped on Monday and is directed by Susanne Bier (The Perfect Couple, Bird Box).
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
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Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Two is the magical number for Project Runway‘s upcoming season, which is set to be its biggest yet.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
The premise remains intact from the series, following Alex Brightman and Sara Chase as Josh Skinner and Melissa Gimble, a modern couple (originated onscreen by Keegan-Michael Key and Cecily Strong) who stumble into a magical town where life unfolds entirely in song.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are charming sisters and witches passing their magical skills to their kids in the trailer for Practical Magic 2, which dropped on Monday and is directed by Susanne Bier (The Perfect Couple, Bird Box).
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magical
Adjective
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Jordan Clarkson calls it magic.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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The broth the flautas are served in is magic, sipped straight from the bowl.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The sightings, while very much real, are still miraculous.—
Hannah Towey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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Penny had the miraculous fortune to be matched with Commander Judd, who is only two or three times her age.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
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The mystic chords that bind us together matter more than any policy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
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Operating within those parameters, the mystic outlands trend extends to some of the world’s most mesmerizing corners.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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Long before the Miami glitter, another master showman arrived in Monterey, California—and would soon turn a glamorous hotel into an enchanted forest.—
Serena Turner,
Vanity Fair,
30 Mar. 2026
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Now, to add some context, this was only the second 70-point first half in the team’s enchanted season.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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Hysterical strength is when people exhibit superhuman abilities during life-and-death circumstances, and the most common example is when a mother lifts a car to rescue her child.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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That McHale can represent a voice of reason and still fall prey to the superhuman antics of ghost face is a breath of fresh air.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
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Brisighella is a charmed village on a Romagnol hillside whose medieval buildings are painted in muted shades of yellows and pinks.—
Erin Florio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Leodis Jackson leads a charmed little life.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Jaafar Jackson does bear an uncanny resemblance to his late uncle, and clearly knows how to replicate his signature moves, his physical fluidity, his beaming smile reserved for fans, animals, and hospital residents.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
21 Apr. 2026
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Juxtaposed to Colman Domingo’s blustering portrayal of Joe Jackson and Jaafar Jackson’s uncanny performance as his late uncle Michael, Long has found a way to make silence load-bearing.—
Zeba Blay,
SELF,
21 Apr. 2026
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The remarkable feat represents a big stride for China in its technological rivalry with the US, which has thus far boasted more sophisticated humanoid models.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026
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Eventually, some investors reach a remarkable milestone.—
Steve Booren,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Magical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magical. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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