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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
Looking back on it now, five magical seasons later, even Dave Dombrowski had to laugh.
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Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
And as the little Argentinian peeled away towards his jubilant team-mates, smile painted across his face, another had fallen at his magical feet.
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Chris Evans,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
This portrayal marks a sharp departure from the more traditional Supergirl depicted in the 1984 film starring Helen Slater, which saw Kara develop a crush on a groundskeeper named Ethan and become entangled in a love triangle involving a magical love potion.
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Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
23 June 2026
For 80 years the most magical music festival in America has taken place over a long early June weekend in a town that got its name from the Chumash word for moon, that likens itself to Shangri-la and that lets time stop for those sudden moments when the setting sun pinkens the Topatopa mountains.
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Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
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Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
And as the little Argentinian peeled away towards his jubilant team-mates, smile painted across his face, another had fallen at his magical feet.
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Chris Evans,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
This portrayal marks a sharp departure from the more traditional Supergirl depicted in the 1984 film starring Helen Slater, which saw Kara develop a crush on a groundskeeper named Ethan and become entangled in a love triangle involving a magical love potion.
—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
23 June 2026
For 80 years the most magical music festival in America has taken place over a long early June weekend in a town that got its name from the Chumash word for moon, that likens itself to Shangri-la and that lets time stop for those sudden moments when the setting sun pinkens the Topatopa mountains.
—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magical
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That air should be JR’s vital collaborator — no complex and costly scaffolding for these magic mountains — is nothing new in Paris.
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After a six-year closure (alongside the larger hotel closure), locals are thrilled to see that their beloved spot is back and better than ever (Fulk wisely left all that was magic alone and gave the space a light glow-up).
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Three children were among those pulled to safety in a miraculous rescue that aired on state television.
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Instead, Marsh’s bomb opened the flood gates for the Phillies to score eight runs in the top of the ninth inning to absolutely stun the Nationals and its home crowd in a miraculous 14-9 victory on Tuesday night.
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The mystic chords that bind us together matter more than any policy.
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Operating within those parameters, the mystic outlands trend extends to some of the world’s most mesmerizing corners.
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Cottage gardens are filled with charming, whimsical, and natural elements, creating an enchanted look.
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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.
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Failing to score in five games at the 2010 World Cup is the only time Messi's superhuman standards dropped on this stage.
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Aurora is leading the charge with 200 superhuman truck drivers this year.
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Across this charmed Knicks run, not many public flowers have been tossed Thibodeau’s way from his former team.
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Mary Janes gives the same charmed effect as flats, only with more arch support.
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Or a cartoony hamburger that is doing a little too much — the cheese drip a little too textured, the shine on the bun a little uncanny.
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Strong opening performances have fueled this intensity, which paradoxically arises from their uncanny parallels as footballing nations.
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Led by remarkable goal-tending by 37-year-old Eloy Room, the Blue Wave turned away Ecuador time after time.
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What’s remarkable is the speed of its development.
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“Magical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magical. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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