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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
What a magical moment that will be for all of us.
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Staff Report, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
However, the feature debut by Graham Parkes is something else entirely, merging a magical premise with a starkly realistic, anxiety-inducing relationship comedy-drama, buoyed by stellar lead performances and immensely impressive audio-visual control.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
The stone circle that transports World War II nurse Claire Randall back to the 18th century may just be a marker for a pre-existing region of magical properties in the Scottish Highlands.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Venezuela ended Italy’s magical WBC run on Monday night, coming from behind to defeat them, 4-2, at loanDepot park, earning a spot in the final against the United States.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
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Staff Report, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
However, the feature debut by Graham Parkes is something else entirely, merging a magical premise with a starkly realistic, anxiety-inducing relationship comedy-drama, buoyed by stellar lead performances and immensely impressive audio-visual control.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
The stone circle that transports World War II nurse Claire Randall back to the 18th century may just be a marker for a pre-existing region of magical properties in the Scottish Highlands.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Venezuela ended Italy’s magical WBC run on Monday night, coming from behind to defeat them, 4-2, at loanDepot park, earning a spot in the final against the United States.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magical
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Munyak's magic moment LIU's last basket of the night was special for the Sharks and their fans, who all erupted in cheers when Eddie Munyak banked in a 3-pointer with 53 seconds left.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Three was the magic inspection number for DiCrespo, which reopened after passing the third inspection.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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That surprise of illumination, that miraculous, orbiting satellite in the dark, bellowing night.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Mar. 2026
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But are those seemingly miraculous results on your feed actually legit?—
Fiona Ward,
Glamour,
17 Mar. 2026
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For Hildegard of Bingen, the German mystic, scientist, composer, and philosopher, women’s maternal bodies were not corrupting and degrading, but strong, nurturing, and creative.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 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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Her enchanted world feels hotter and darker on A Rush to Nowhere.—
Stephen Kearse,
Pitchfork,
11 Mar. 2026
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The inner beauty theme inspires this classic story that follows Belle, who sets out to find her father but ends up in the adventure of a lifetime in an enchanted castle with a mysterious beast.—
Karen Cicero,
Parents,
5 Mar. 2026
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Similarly, West’s body positivity required her to be superhuman—to be, unlike every other person on the planet, entirely unaffected by waves of strangers criticizing her weight.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2026
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These caps could eliminate the secret runway to uncontrollable superhuman capabilities while still allowing beneficial AI development.—
J. Xavier Prochaska,
Mercury News,
18 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
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Carol is understandably freaked out; the robot is straight from the uncanny valley, with Dobbins and the filmmakers delivering a thoroughly unsettling sleight-of-hand.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Mar. 2026
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Taylor works through his feelings in real time and present tense, with a clearheadedness that makes his introspection feel uncanny.—
Molly Mary O’Brien,
Pitchfork,
14 Mar. 2026
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The growth was the highest in years, apart from a pandemic bounceback, and part of Milei’s remarkable shift in South America’s second-largest economy.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Temperatures at or above 100 degrees Fahrenheit were forecast in the Southwest, closing a remarkable week of record-breaking heat.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Magical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magical. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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