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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
All religions are about that kind of magical thinking that goes beyond the rational.
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Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Nobody enjoyed Indiana’s magical season more than the man who coached the Hoosiers for a decade, led them to their first bowl victory and once celebrated merely taking the lead against Ohio State.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
This was truly a magical surprise.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
This recognition belongs just as much to our fearless, generous cast, whose commitment and heart bring this show to life eight times a week at the magical Palace Theatre.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
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Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Nobody enjoyed Indiana’s magical season more than the man who coached the Hoosiers for a decade, led them to their first bowl victory and once celebrated merely taking the lead against Ohio State.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
This was truly a magical surprise.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
This recognition belongs just as much to our fearless, generous cast, whose commitment and heart bring this show to life eight times a week at the magical Palace Theatre.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magical
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To avoid beach-season traffic, a trip during these magic pockets offer mild (and less-sticky) weather for biking and bay walks, arts festivals, and a walkable downtown with ample shopping, dining, and historic homes.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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On Saturday, Doncic had to watch another lead — and with it, another opportunity to steal a game — disappear as if by a cruel magic trick.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Impressively, 94% of the property’s waste avoids landfill— miraculous for a hotel of this size—with it either being recycled, donated, or made use of in the hotel grounds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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But Orlando City scored the final four goals of the match to stun Inter Miami, clinching a miraculous 4-3 comeback victory on Saturday night at Nu Stadium.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
3 May 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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Many longevity doctors are less enchanted, underscoring time and again the lack of research, and the snake oil that fills the industry.—
Clara Molot,
Vanity Fair,
30 Apr. 2026
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But the four-poster bed carved with Pica-pau’s symbols feels enchanted and protective.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Superheroes aren't superhuman Gorsuch wants young people to know that heroes aren't superhuman.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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He-Man has superhuman speed and strength and is invulnerable to most damage.—
Sanat Pai RaikarAll,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
4 May 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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There was something uncanny about the rooms, though.—
Francesco Pacifico,
The Dial,
12 May 2026
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Ariana Madix is set to return as host of the main show, and the parallels with Miller are uncanny.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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Its evolution into a mainstream proposition and a legal necessity has been swift and remarkable.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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The indictment is remarkable in its detail, laying out a web of corruption at the highest levels of the Mexican government.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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“Magical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magical. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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