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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
In this song, JJ’s bedtime routine turns into a magical adventure.
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Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 7 Nov. 2025
The award-winning leading ladies took the One Wonderful Night stage alongside costars Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang and Marissa Bode for a magical night of performances, interviews, behind-the-scenes moments and sneak peeks into the wonderful land of Oz.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
The story follows an 8-year-old with a magical talent.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Panpsychists don’t see consciousness as something supernatural or magical, so in principle, artificial consciousness should be possible.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
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Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 7 Nov. 2025
The award-winning leading ladies took the One Wonderful Night stage alongside costars Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang and Marissa Bode for a magical night of performances, interviews, behind-the-scenes moments and sneak peeks into the wonderful land of Oz.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
The story follows an 8-year-old with a magical talent.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Panpsychists don’t see consciousness as something supernatural or magical, so in principle, artificial consciousness should be possible.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magical
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Those four magic words mark the end of work stress and the start of a cozy, enjoyable retirement.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Nov. 2025
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To me, that just feels like a magic trick.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
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Some miraculous news, unexpected news.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Blüemlisalphütte, its red and white shutters glinting in the miraculous sudden sunlight.—
Lucy Kehoe,
AFAR Media,
31 Oct. 2025
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Helena, meanwhile, was supposedly a mystic receiving directions from spiritual masters hidden in the Himalayas.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
24 Oct. 2025
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This was the danger Madison considered — that mystic memory would falsely elevate the Constitution.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Oct. 2025
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Kids can come in costume and enjoy trick or treating and interactive Halloween stations, from meeting the friendly witch in Candyland and uncovering wild experiments in the Mad Scientist’s Lab, to encountering a beloved princess and mischievous villain in their enchanted garden.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Oct. 2025
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Now, she’s left to help Jasmine run an enchanted inn.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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This creature’s strength is superhuman, which is unfortunate for anyone who happens to provoke him.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Boston Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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Moments that remind you that not every hero needs a cape or superhuman strength to uplift the world.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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In Los Angeles in 1992, Ashley Bennett and her friends — at the end of senior year — are living the charmed life.—
Nora Dahlia,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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And if the team cannot reestablish its identity soon, Game 5 will be the home finale for a season that so recently seemed so charmed.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Heeler family home is recreated in uncanny detail—from Bandit’s armchair to the backyard barbecue—with interactive games (led by a cheeky garden gnome named Rhonda), music, and secret nooks that delight kids and grown-ups.—
Alli Forde,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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Working with rosters that were far from flawless, Bochy demonstrated an uncanny ability to push the right buttons and put players in positions to succeed.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
6 Nov. 2025
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Performers Special Award Spanish star Raphael will be honored as the Latin Recording Academy’s 2025 Person of the Year in celebration of his remarkable 60-year-plus career.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
11 Nov. 2025
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The information provided to the committee alleges a series of remarkable steps taken to accommodate Maxwell after she was quietly transferred to a medium-security facility in Texas shortly after her meeting with Blanche.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Magical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magical. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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