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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
The unusual premise — who doesn’t love some magical realism — and top-shelf cast should perk interest.
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Brent Lang, Variety, 13 May 2025
It’s been so overwhelming and uplifting and magical.
—Ayan Artan, Vogue, 2 May 2025
His first foray into the magical universe was met with marvelous talent from his costars.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 2 May 2025
Join them on May 4th for A Whimsical Affair: Tea & Dreams in La La Land—a magical brunch fundraiser in Dallas celebrating the strength and resilience of foster youth.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Brent Lang, Variety, 13 May 2025
It’s been so overwhelming and uplifting and magical.
—Ayan Artan, Vogue, 2 May 2025
His first foray into the magical universe was met with marvelous talent from his costars.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 2 May 2025
Join them on May 4th for A Whimsical Affair: Tea & Dreams in La La Land—a magical brunch fundraiser in Dallas celebrating the strength and resilience of foster youth.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magical
Adjective
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However, kombucha is not a magic fix for weight management.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
13 May 2025
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For their next act, Jude Law and Andrew Garfield are pulling off a magic trick.—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
12 May 2025
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Revival — Premieres Thursday, June 12 at 10 p.m. ET/PT On one miraculous day in rural Wisconsin, the recently deceased suddenly rise from their graves.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2025
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That Jia could make anything out of that flotsam and jetsam is astonishing, but his ability to not only recreate those time frames but craft all of it into a woozy, free-floating memory piece is miraculous.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
9 May 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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Lewis Hamilton, another co-chair, struck a heroic pose in an enchanted forest-like scene cast in twilight tones.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
7 May 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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The anticipated 10th Anniversary season of Chef’s Table on Netflix kicked off on April 28, and the buzz surrounding the series and its superhuman subjects has been buzzing since.—
Kristin L. Wolfe,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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The rise of no-code design has been like the building of a massive tower by a superhuman labor force – it’s been a whirlwind.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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But now things are different as Mr. Combs, 55, faces the most serious challenge to what has been largely a charmed life.—
Ben Sisario,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Appearing on the April 30 episode of SiriusXM’s The Julia Cunningham Show, Pratt recalled creating The Princes of Malibu, a look at the charmed life of Brody Jenner.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Each week, Natasha Lyonne’s Charlie Cale would drive into a new locale, discover that a murder had taken place, and solve it using her uncanny ability to recognize when people are lying.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
9 May 2025
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The weekly Colombo-esque whodunnit follows Lyonne as Charlie Cale, a woman whose uncanny ability to spot a lie routinely gets her in trouble.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
8 May 2025
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By measuring the ratios of uranium and lead isotopes, scientists can determine the crystal’s age with remarkable precision.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
16 May 2025
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In the past several weeks, President Donald Trump, who has never been fastidious about separating public and private business, has been involved in a remarkable number of potential conflicts of interest.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
16 May 2025
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“Magical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magical. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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