1
as in sorcery
the power to control natural forces through supernatural means
he claimed that he could summon a storm through magic
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in deception
the art or skill of performing tricks or illusions for entertainment
hired an entertainer to perform magic for their child's 10th birthday party
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in charm
the power of irresistible attraction
a leader so charismatic that his appeal was like magic
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in enchanted
being or appearing to be under a magic spell
a magic castle in which even the furniture comes to life
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in magical
having seemingly supernatural qualities or powers
truth seekers of all sorts seem to be attracted to this magic spot in the desert
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of magic
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2026
That’s the kind of magic Nini needs to pull out right now.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2026
Jessica Moore, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Then Miami lost to UMass, and the RedHawks’ magic moment lost some of its shine.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for magic
Noun
This is where the real magic will happen, the Navy explains.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2026
That’s the kind of magic Nini needs to pull out right now.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Set in a divided world where immortal, magic-wielding beings rule Starside and struggling mortals survive Stormside, this story follow Aris, an orphaned blacksmith's apprentice, driven by revenge against the gods who destroyed her family.
—Jessica Moore, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Then Miami lost to UMass, and the RedHawks’ magic moment lost some of its shine.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for magic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magic
Noun
-
The sword-and-sorcery title grossed over $68M worldwide, coming to be appreciated as a cult classic, and spawned the sequel Conan the Destroyer (1984).—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
-
The figure of an older woman working alone in a forest hovel inevitably brings some kind of sorcery to mind, but Hjorth’s earlier novels haven’t made too much of the suggestion.—
Elaine Blair,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
As with Lavrov, Taras’ journey out was perilous, involving some deception and a huge amount of courage.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
22 Mar. 2026
-
So, while Massachusetts was accusing Exxon of climate deception, the state was also fighting a records request that exposed its own failure to comply with one of its own climate rules.—
Paul Diego Craney,
Boston Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
The house retains classic charm with its hardwood floors and original trim, and the bathroom has a soaking tub.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
19 Mar. 2026
-
Under the banner is a box filled with yellow bracelets with a ribbon charm attached.—
Celina Tebor,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
Now, to add some context, this was only the second 70-point first half in the team’s enchanted season.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
-
Her enchanted world feels hotter and darker on A Rush to Nowhere.—
Stephen Kearse,
Pitchfork,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
Very famous people—Diana, Versace, Carolyn, John, Lauren—died at the very end of this sort of magical decade.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2026
-
Hawke says Wishful Thinking — in which a couple’s ups and downs turn out to have magical power over the world around them — appealed to her love of high-concept movies.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Lang plays the antagonist, a bitter Alpine waiter whose family recipe for Grappa involves alchemy and witchcraft.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2026
-
She was regarded as the female Christ by her followers but accused of witchcraft by outsiders.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Attorneys for the family filed an appeal shortly after the denial, Wacocha said.—
Jason Rantala,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
-
To nobody's surprise, the state's leadership promises an appeal.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
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
-
Leodis Jackson leads a charmed little life.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Magic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magic. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
