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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
But hidden on the northern end of the island is a secret community filled with magical beings, unicorns, centaurs, and mermen, the only place on earth these creatures can be themselves.
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
AJannino/TikTok Superstition has become a common theme among Patriots fans cheering on what many describe as a magical season.
—Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Throughout Season 2, both Percy’s allies and enemies race to track down the Golden Fleece, a powerful magical artifact known for its healing abilities.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The University of Wyoming is stunning year-round, but there’s something extra magical about it when it’s covered in snow.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
AJannino/TikTok Superstition has become a common theme among Patriots fans cheering on what many describe as a magical season.
—Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Throughout Season 2, both Percy’s allies and enemies race to track down the Golden Fleece, a powerful magical artifact known for its healing abilities.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The University of Wyoming is stunning year-round, but there’s something extra magical about it when it’s covered in snow.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magical
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And then this magic area of just knowing how to communicate it and connect with players.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
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This was the year Kansas City lost its magic pixie dust … while ultimately scuffling to a 6-11 finish.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Keep reading to learn more about Elizabeth Smart’s high-profile abduction case and the revelations from Netflix’s new documentary, including a timeline of her abduction, what happened during her captivity and what led to her miraculous rescue.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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And the Bears found that out the hard way, even after another miraculous comeback, using more final-minute heroics from Caleb Williams to tie the game at 17 with 18 seconds remaining in regulation.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
19 Jan. 2026
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Although Nuccio is as down to earth as anyone could be, and definitely not a mystic, there can be no disputing his stature as a remarkable man.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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Madonna was born and raised Catholic but has long practiced the Jewish mystic tradition of Kabbalah and adopted the Hebrew name Esther in 2004, per The Forward.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
21 Dec. 2025
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From enchanted kingdoms to the streets of today, members of the Art Directors Guild craft the environments that bring film, television, and theater to life.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
7 Jan. 2026
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Walls pale pink like the inside of a shell, a glass roof far above, and at the courtyard’s center an enchanted garden with a mosaic floor and a fountain, delicate flowering vines.—
Allegra Goodman,
New Yorker,
4 Jan. 2026
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The near-term threat is not superhuman machines but the decline of thinking, feeling, and social humans.—
Ian Bremmer,
Time,
6 Jan. 2026
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McHale stars as Frank Shaw, an overqualified, over-opinionated Animal Control officer who has an almost superhuman ability to understand animals.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
28 Dec. 2025
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In the process, what long seemed like an angel on their shoulder — the charmed Chiefs — morphed into their nemesis.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 Jan. 2026
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Many of the jewels come with hefty names attached, including Cartier, Verdura, Andrew Grima and David Webb, but even the ones that aren’t branded tell equally rich stories about the 93-year-old Lady Glenconner, whose charmed life has been spiked with tragedy.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
24 Nov. 2025
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Magical realism and/or the uncanny.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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The Nebula’s uncanny resemblance to a Bugatti has also raised eyebrows.—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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What’s remarkable is the Leafs have done it without Tanev, their best penalty killer, for most of the season and without another top penalty killer, Brandon Carlo, for the better part of the last two months.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The whimsical term has also been the title of countless poems, songs and books about remarkable coincidences or eureka moments.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Magical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magical. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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