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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
Its pearly, light-catching finish shifts beautifully in the sun, giving your nails an effortless, luminous glow that feels both fresh and a little magical.
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Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Baik left Chino Hills after that magical season to become the coach at Fairfax in the LA City Section, taking over for the great Harvey Kitani.
—Tarek Fattal, Daily News, 3 June 2026
Because Wembanyama was on Hart, the smaller Stephon Castle, a magical defensive guard, took Karl-Anthony Towns.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The warm glow of outdoor string lights makes a garden or patio feel magical.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
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Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Baik left Chino Hills after that magical season to become the coach at Fairfax in the LA City Section, taking over for the great Harvey Kitani.
—Tarek Fattal, Daily News, 3 June 2026
Because Wembanyama was on Hart, the smaller Stephon Castle, a magical defensive guard, took Karl-Anthony Towns.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The warm glow of outdoor string lights makes a garden or patio feel magical.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magical
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Speaking of YouTube, the world’s biggest streaming platform is also with us today, as five of its top creators/producers/hosts discuss the magic sauce of making their popular shows.—
The Deadline Team,
Deadline,
30 May 2026
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The moment is going to feel like a small magic trick.—
Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Many in the mountaineering community have hailed Hillary Dawa’s survival as miraculous.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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That the World Cup happened at all in a nation recovering from such destruction seemed miraculous to a young Luna.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 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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Cottage gardens are filled with charming, whimsical, and natural elements, creating an enchanted look.—
Jane Kim,
The Spruce,
30 May 2026
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First opened in 2019, Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure takes riders on a journey deep into the Forbidden Forest on an enchanted motorcycle.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
27 May 2026
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Aurora is leading the charge with 200 superhuman truck drivers this year.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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The inaugural Enhanced Games promised superhuman performance.—
James Billot,
Washington Post,
28 May 2026
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Like all of Wilson’s work, herein lies a feast of charmed imagery.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
11 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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With the Hurricanes, Seminoles and Gators all failing to advance past regionals for the first time since 2022, the Sunshine State's lack of representation in both the super regionals and College World Series will feel uncanny.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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The current wave of new acts — think Fcukers, Underscores, and of course, PinkPantheress — wield the sound with an uncanny magnetism, as if communicating from a post-digital future.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
2 June 2026
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The hotel, situated mid-way between the NGO-centric suburb of Pétion-Ville and downtown, is a remarkable illustration of what can be done.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Beyond all this, the new Space Age is remarkable in that what seemed like a neat compartment between Earth and space is breaking down.—
David Szondy
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
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“Magical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magical. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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