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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
Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 12 Feb. 2025
But such is the magic of Friedrich’s paintings, whose surfaces always contain more than is initially apparent.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 5 Feb. 2025
Kaitlin Mikrut, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
This assertion alone is not a magic phrase that washes away the reality of his long-time efforts.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Directed by Nora Ephron, this film captures the magic of serendipity.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 12 Feb. 2025
But such is the magic of Friedrich’s paintings, whose surfaces always contain more than is initially apparent.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
For Park Ridge native Mark Ishu, attending the magic show with his children, Ashur, 6, and Atorina,9, has become an annual tradition.
—Kaitlin Mikrut, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
This assertion alone is not a magic phrase that washes away the reality of his long-time efforts.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magic
Noun
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Endgame sorceries, mob-melting moves, and ground-shaking incantations can be yours in next to no time.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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This was some unsettling prediction sorcery — but, luckily, there was a solution.—
Amelia Edelman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Since its launch, in 2011—a direct response to the 2008 financial crisis—the CFPB has focused on protecting Americans from various forms of financial fraud and deception.—
Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
12 Feb. 2025
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The show, starring Kaitlyn Dever as Gibson, explores the dangers of misinformation in the wellness industry and the impact of Gibson's deception on those who followed her advice.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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Then, as is usual here, the cast contains a sprinkling of musical-theater aces: Greg Hildreth, a pro at welding smarm and actual charm, strolls out as our narrator, the cheerily authoritarian Office Lockstock.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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Fox loves adding decals, charms, and interesting nail art textures to her manicures.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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More recently, on Jan. 5, the Drift star had a magical entrance at the 2025 Golden Globes red carpet.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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A certain televangelist will sell you magical healing water to motivate God’s power.—
Lynne Silva-Breen,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Founded on the ethos of art as a form of mystic healing, the label reimagines the family heirloom—and invites its patrons to examine their relationship with objects.—
Nia Shumake,
Essence,
3 Feb. 2025
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Healy Lake members have long considered their dogs to be mystic companions, according to Combs.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
4 Dec. 2024
Noun
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In the late 1600s, Tituba, an enslaved Indigenous woman of probable Central American background purchased by Puritan minister Samuel Parris in Barbados, became the first woman accused of witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
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Bram Stoker’s original 1897 novel begins around Walpurgisnacht, a European springtime festival often associated with spirits and witchcraft.—
Mike Calia,
NBC News,
24 Dec. 2024
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With the increasing diversity and international appeal of the Academy’s voting body, von Horn, like other directors whose film travel the world, tuned into his film’s universal appeal across language barriers.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2025
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The Supreme Court has long recognized this principle, particularly in cases involving capital punishment, where exhaustive appeals processes are designed to ensure both procedural integrity and substantive fairness.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Well, thanks to an enchanted photo booth, Noah (Adam Devine) is about to find out.—
Shannon Carlin,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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The ground from which their enchanted garden grows, is trembling.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Magic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magic. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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