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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
Her smile was as magical as her tenacity: bearing witness, photographing Gaza, distributing food despite bombs, grief, and hunger.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025
Nobody loathes the creatures more than Dafoe’s Maxim, who blames them for his wife’s death and assembles an army of young boys to exterminate the magical beings from the Carpathian forests.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 17 Apr. 2025
With only 16 suites and villas, there’s a low-key tranquility about the property that borders on the magical.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2025
Elsewhere, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will offer magical creature interactions and the visually spectacular Hogwarts Always light projection show.
—Simon Thompson, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025
Nobody loathes the creatures more than Dafoe’s Maxim, who blames them for his wife’s death and assembles an army of young boys to exterminate the magical beings from the Carpathian forests.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 17 Apr. 2025
With only 16 suites and villas, there’s a low-key tranquility about the property that borders on the magical.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2025
Elsewhere, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will offer magical creature interactions and the visually spectacular Hogwarts Always light projection show.
—Simon Thompson, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magical
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There’s a magic trick to building a story around the villain, and if justice is the endgame, it really should be doled out expeditiously; otherwise, the narrative loses its moral authority of fundamental opposition to its central character.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
25 Apr. 2025
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Dimbleby’s age, far from a liability, feels like a magic trick—rare is the podcast host in 2025 who can casually weave socioeconomics together with personal memories of the Second World War.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2025
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But there would be no miraculous comeback on this night in Fort Lauderdale.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2025
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From Moscow’s vantage point, the past three months have been miraculous: Putin can now envision a path to win the war in Ukraine, a possibility that did not exist three months ago because the United States was blocking its way.—
Eric Green,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
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According to Nutritionists By Brianna Peters 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
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In the West, she’s been sanctified, but also portrayed as a sinner, a nun, a mystic, and Jesus’ wife.—
Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
19 Apr. 2025
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Equally, Diana at the gay bar could be said to have a Shakespearean quality, with a girl dressed as a boy slipping into an enchanted world.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Ru does a walk-through and seems utterly enchanted by all the parents.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
28 Mar. 2025
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In the comics, Hawkgirl is a fierce warrior with superhuman strength, an arsenal of medieval weapons and enormous wings.—
Robert Ito,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Ava continues to spiral as Deborah’s superhuman pettiness derails the rest of her workday.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
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Get your Irish on this weekend with a charmed lineup of St. Patrick's Day events.—
Mimi Montgomery,
Axios,
13 Mar. 2025
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The book is thematically framed by the two extremes of contemporary London: the charmed experiences of the elite, leisured classes in the West End and the extreme poverty and indolence of the East End.—
Sarah C. Schaefer,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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Whether Daboll possesses an uncanny ability to identify franchise quarterbacks or just got lucky with Allen, the Dart pick will at least provide an answer.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Born in Odessa, Texas, Kyle grew up hunting with his father and quickly discovered his uncanny aim.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Kawhi Leonard was the star of the show, though, leading the Clippers with 39 points on a remarkable 15-for-19 shooting night.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2025
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Of course, Perino had the remarkable experience of having a president of the United States serve as one of her unofficial mentors.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Magical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magical. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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