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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
Giovanni Russonello, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Alien: Romulus Year: 2024 Runtime: 1h 59m Director: Fede Alvarez
The first direct Alien sequel in decades, this strong reboot was directed by the man who worked the same magic on Evil Dead in 2013.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
Marianne Mather, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
At such moments, formerly magic words do not work anymore.
—Ivan Krastev, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The magic for me here is in the dynamic between the guitar and drums.
—Giovanni Russonello, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Alien: Romulus Year: 2024 Runtime: 1h 59m Director: Fede Alvarez
The first direct Alien sequel in decades, this strong reboot was directed by the man who worked the same magic on Evil Dead in 2013.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
What really happened: Peter Lamont, author and magic historian, discovered this yarn began in the Tribune on Aug. 9, 1890.
—Marianne Mather, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
At such moments, formerly magic words do not work anymore.
—Ivan Krastev, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magic
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Unknown Armies This idiosyncratic modern magic game from Atlas Games plays like a gritty reboot of other games about sorcery.Rob Wieland, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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The fact that Desmond injures himself badly in pulling off this sorcery endears him to Corrino all the more, which of course puts Valya in a deeper fix.Scott Tobias, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2024
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This democratization of deception tools means threats can come from anywhere—disgruntled employees, competitors or opportunistic individuals—not just sophisticated state actors or cybercrime rings.Joseph Ours, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Langenberg’s sharp slider and 92-94 mph fastball lead a five-pitch mix, and his low arm slot adds some deception.Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Zendaya wasn't the only one to fall for the charm of thick bangs.Michel Mejía, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2025
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Maybe the charm of an Arts and Crafts bungalow needs to go without flammable cedar shingles.Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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TikTok’s magical algorithm that keeps you hooked on the app is its secret power, and putting a price tag on such a valuable commodity that every other social media app envies is difficult.David Goldman, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
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This year, kids could play in extra bounce houses, take a magical light walk and play a life-sized wonderland board game.Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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But there is also the slow minimalism of Morton Feldman and the manic yet patient seeking of Italy’s mystic count Giacinto Scelsi, in the twentieth century.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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Their science was expansive, allowing room for philosophy and poetry, for a mystic realm that reason cannot reach.Ida Momennejad, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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The leadership of folks like Book and the Trans Folk Witch is especially significant considering the long history of exclusion within witchcraft.Emma Cieslik, Them, 1 Nov. 2024
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At the time, left-handedness was associated with witchcraft, so crew members would have relied on their right hands and put more stress on their right sides during repetitive tasks on the ship, Shankland said.Ashley Strickland, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
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Any appeal is expected to be rejected by the court.Bruno Nota, ABC News, 15 Jan. 2025
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These warm and dry conditions contribute to Miami's appeal as a winter escape, drawing visitors seeking respite from colder climates.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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This is a newer direction for Devlin, who’s made drippy mirror frames and squiggly lamps, although much of his work does sit solidly in the world of feeling enchanted and otherworldly.Natalia Torija, Curbed, 3 Jan. 2025
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These paradoxes twist around the game like briars around an enchanted tower; at the window stands the dungeon master.Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Magic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magic. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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