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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 enchanted
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 magical
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
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
Google Wifi makes the magic happen in every corner of your home, no matter how far your couch is from the router (no, really).
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2025
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2025
In what has been a strange season for Ferrari, its form swinging around the hype over Hamilton’s arrival to inevitable scrutiny, Leclerc’s magic lap for pole here will stand out as a moment to savor.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The magic of the Great Smoky Mountains is something every Southerner must experience at least once.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
Google Wifi makes the magic happen in every corner of your home, no matter how far your couch is from the router (no, really).
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Sticky Finger Salad has become one of those magic recipes in my house.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2025
In what has been a strange season for Ferrari, its form swinging around the hype over Hamilton’s arrival to inevitable scrutiny, Leclerc’s magic lap for pole here will stand out as a moment to savor.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magic
Noun
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Yes, the warrior who fought wizards, ogres and various other monsters in the Roger Corman-produced 1983 sword and sorcery cult classic is back on the big screen.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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Both ancient and modern pieces are curated into exhibits about sorcery, motherhood, or high-fashion gowns.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The deception here is the notion that these four men are playing against one another, cards or dice or some type of game.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Clown references imply the fans are in on Swift's schemes, here for the deception and recognize the serious undertones beneath the singer's stage makeup.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Pivotal to the charm of the Algarve’s western coast are the simple pleasures: clifftop walks, buying your fish straight from the boats on the beach, coffee with a custardy pastéis de nata in a shady square.—
Zoë Dare Hall,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The cosmic flow at this time typically represents an opportunity to impress people publicly or even charm authority figures.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Middle notes of gardenia, jasmine, ylang ylang, and frangipani create a charmed effect that smells like stepping into an enchanted spring garden.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
Glamour,
21 July 2025
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Every enchanted forest needs a guard, and an 8-foot dragon certainly does the trick.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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The strong, small-town setting increases the feeling of being in a magical bubble.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
19 Aug. 2025
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With non-professional actors from Indigenous communities and a visual style grounded in children’s perspective, the project blends social realism with magical elements.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Tales of witchcraft are often rooted in the fears of young women, who have reported being afraid of accidentally hurting their babies for centuries.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
15 Aug. 2025
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The family were banished from their previous village, accused of witchcraft.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There's got to be a better system that will see all these appeals through quicker.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Despite those convictions, Daybell has filed an appeal in Arizona, arguing misconduct and judicial prejudice and is scheduled to appear virtually from Idaho while serving her life terms.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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His reluctant hero, NYPD cop John McClane, thrilled and charmed audiences, turning John McTiernan's claustrophobic action romp into one of the year's highest-grossing films.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Nick Dunlap has led a charmed young career to date.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Magic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magic. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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