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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
According to One Piece lore, devil fruits are magical fruits that bestow special powers upon the person who eats them.
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 June 2025
In the film, these conversations build to a magical finale best left to experience while watching.
—Eliza Berman, Time, 26 June 2025
The magical moment made Cyrus the first official guest performer of the tour.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 20 June 2025
Lionel Messi’s free kick from just outside the Porto penalty area in the 54th minute provided this Club World Cup with its first magical moment.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 20 June 2025
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 June 2025
In the film, these conversations build to a magical finale best left to experience while watching.
—Eliza Berman, Time, 26 June 2025
The magical moment made Cyrus the first official guest performer of the tour.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 20 June 2025
Lionel Messi’s free kick from just outside the Porto penalty area in the 54th minute provided this Club World Cup with its first magical moment.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magical
Adjective
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Skunk and cat urine odors are removed by this magic cleaner.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2025
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The Neuroscience of Wonder At the core of every magic trick is a psychological game.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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There's also a nod to the narrator's wife making an unexpected comeback late on, though Robbie's miraculous/implausible (delete as appropriate) return from the dead stretches credibility way past breaking point.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
29 June 2025
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Considering her herculean effort and miraculous success, the speediness of her undoing is stunning.—
Literary Hub
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Further projects include psychological thriller The Olive Press, set in the mystic world of the Druze community in Mount Lebanon, from writer and director Samah El Kadi, and co-written by Nadim Chammas.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
19 May 2025
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In an era when nearly everything feels politicized and uncertain, these mystic tools offer something precious: a means of reconnecting with ourselves.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The balloon has gone up and Paris is once again enchanted.—
Blythe Lawrence,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Supersonic aircraft and enchanted broomsticks, remote controls and wands, both technology and magic ostensibly offer alternatives to physical exertion and enable otherwise impossible feats.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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AIs can consider more factors in their decisions than humans can, and this can endow them with superhuman performance on specialized tasks.—
Bruce Schneier,
The Conversation,
16 June 2025
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With his sword, superhuman strength, and loyal friends, He-Man defends Eternia and the secrets of Castle Grayskull from the forces of the evil sorcerer Skeletor.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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Nick Dunlap has led a charmed young career to date.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Kieran Culkin and Bill Burr, co-stars in a new Broadway production of Glengarry Glen Ross, looked particularly charmed.—
Esther Zuckerman,
The Atlantic,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These technologies can imitate voices, faces and even emotional expressions with uncanny precision.—
Jennifer C. Wolfe,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The identity of Jake's owner remains as mysterious as the robot's uncanny ability to flatter strangers.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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What's especially remarkable is that the system can recreate the user's own voice, thanks to a voice cloning algorithm trained on recordings made before the onset of ALS.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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OpenAI alone reports that its annual recurring revenue is expected to reach $12.5 billion in 2025, which is a remarkable growth rate for a 10-year-old startup.—
R. Scott Raynovich,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Magical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magical. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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