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as in sorcery
the power to control natural forces through supernatural means
he claimed that he could summon a storm through magic
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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
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as in charm
the power of irresistible attraction
a leader so charismatic that his appeal was like magic
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as in magical
being or appearing to be under a magic spell
a magic castle in which even the furniture comes to life
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as in mystic
having seemingly supernatural qualities or powers
truth seekers of all sorts seem to be attracted to this magic spot in the desert
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a magic moment
a magic object
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Recent Examples of magic
Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
While the magic of the voyage had passed, the memories were forever embedded and cherished.
—Gillian Telling, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
That scanning process allows the importance of connections across musicians from different times to build and build, as the surreal montage unfolds and the camera swirls like the turning of a magic cauldron.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 18 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Not just for the memories, but for the feeling, the wonder, and the magic of a truly nostalgic summer.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
While the magic of the voyage had passed, the memories were forever embedded and cherished.
—Gillian Telling, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Four runs is a magic number for KC opponents
The Royals offense continues to be a puzzling question during the 2025 campaign.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
That scanning process allows the importance of connections across musicians from different times to build and build, as the surreal montage unfolds and the camera swirls like the turning of a magic cauldron.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magic
Noun
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His Game 2 first half was evidence that his sorcery is still capable of outpacing Father Time.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2025
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But the complexity remains transfixing, even after Errico quits the band and Stone pours his sorcery into the drum machine, a development that the film’s expert-musicians agree sets his music down a wide Yellow Brick Road.—
Wesley Morris,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Erosion Of Trust Through Inconsistent Words Many people associate the breakdown of trust with major betrayals like infidelity or deception.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Warrantless search and seizure, deception, untrammeled use of force.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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From the bustling city streets of urban centers to the quiet charm of rural communities, the tour will amplify voices that might otherwise go unheard, showcasing everything from beloved local traditions to the challenges and triumphs that shape each town’s identity.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The collection draws from East Coast tradition and California charm—namely Orange Hill Farm, his new country home in Ojai, California.—
India Roby,
Architectural Digest,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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His first foray into the magical universe was met with marvelous talent from his costars.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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It’s been so overwhelming and uplifting and magical.—
Ayan Artan,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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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
Noun
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Michelet, in fact, famously theorized that witchcraft was a counter-religion persecuted by the Church.—
Angelica Frey,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Apr. 2025
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This mystically exacting wordplay is spell-binding—fitting for a record that steeps its themes of desperation and addiction in a heady brew of alchemy and witchcraft.—
Meaghan Garvey,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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His appeal to have his police protection reexamined was dismissed on May 2 by Judge Sir Geoffrey Vos and two other judges.—
Greta Bjornson,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Otto Preminger’s 1958 adaptation, pairing the then-scandalous story with a luminous Jean Seberg, Deborah Kerr and David Niven — plus an experimental use of both Technicolor and monochrome — only burnished its appeal, inspiring the French New Wave to boot.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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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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Ru does a walk-through and seems utterly enchanted by all the parents.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Magic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magic. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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