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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
Emiliana Betancourt, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
Editor's tip: Boar bristles work their magic by spreading your hair’s natural oils sealing the cuticle for that smooth, shiny finish.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 Nov. 2024
Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
Merino is nature’s magic fabric, providing insulation while naturally wicking away moisture.
—Outside Online, 23 Oct. 2024
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Retired from the world of magic, Russo chose to keep his powers a secret from his family.
—Emiliana Betancourt, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
Editor's tip: Boar bristles work their magic by spreading your hair’s natural oils sealing the cuticle for that smooth, shiny finish.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 Nov. 2024
Adjective
The Texans might have to offer something to the tune of a second-round pick, but adding Kupp to the offense with Stroud would be magic.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
Merino is nature’s magic fabric, providing insulation while naturally wicking away moisture.
—Outside Online, 23 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magic
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Sam uses her sorcery to help advance her husband’s career and for chores around the house.Lisa Stardust, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
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The lack of weight here helps enormously, of course—and this is the sorcery behind how the Spring manages 140 miles per charge on such a tiny battery.Jeremy White, WIRED, 5 Aug. 2024
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But because pressured waterfowl aren’t easy to fool, hunters have been trying to perfect the art of decoy deception to swing the odds in their favor.Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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On Thursday, Prime Video debuted the first trailer for its series adaptation of the 1999 teen movie, all eight episodes premiering Nov. 21 on the streamer, bringing a familiar tale of deception to a new locale with all new characters.Glenn Garner, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2024
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What the scientists found was that those who had been allowed to keep their lucky charms felt more confident going into the tasks.Popular Science Staff, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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Each door reveals new supplies for DIY activities such as assorted round beads, charms, and thread for DIY friendship bracelets, plus other gifts like nail polish and nail stickers to create festive purple, pink, blue, and yellow manicures.Ali Faccenda, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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And then there’s the merch, which ranges from baby clothes at H&M to a $499 replica of the magical Mirror of Erised at Pottery Barn.Jennifer Maas, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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And even surprises, like a magical experience at Disneyland Paris.Dave Quinn, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The show is a mystic library, full of places that no longer exist.Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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This is the art of a Zen master or masterful art, the poetry of a mystic, or the grace of a selfless act of leadership.Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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But new research suggests that one English woman convicted of witchcraft and condemned to be hanged may have escaped the noose.Julia Buckley, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
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He was tried for witchcraft, found guilty, and burnt at the stake.Amelia Soth, JSTOR Daily, 31 Oct. 2024
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In Minnesota, companies offering veteran benefit services or appeal services are required by law to disclose this fact before accepting payment from a veteran.Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2024
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Love them or hate them, Apple’s peripherals have a distinctive visual appeal, and that’s especially true of the Magic Trackpad.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Here are my other takeaways from an unforgettable, enchanted evening.Hayleigh Colombo, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Orchestre Béziers Méditerranée, conducted by maestro Mathieu Bonnin, brought the audience into an enchanted world of cross-cultural harmony.Sara Smith, Variety, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Magic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magic. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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