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as in magic
having seemingly supernatural qualities or powers
the notion that a cat has nine lives is based upon the belief that nine is a mystic number
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as in mysterious
being beyond one's powers to know, understand, or explain
the belief that there are mystic forces at work here
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as in ambiguous
having an often intentionally veiled or uncertain meaning
mystic prophesies that are never understood until it is too late
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Recent Examples of mystic
Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
Two panoramic terraces look out onto Positano and the sea, framed by leafy plants, colorful throw pillows and flapping curtains that add a touch of mystic to the whole ambiance.
—Livia Hengel, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2025
Charlotte wins a 50-minute Zoom session with energy healer Rhonda Portante at an auction, but the healer keeps her camera off and the entire scene is shot like a slasher flick with the perspective from the unseen mystic’s side perched over her shoulder the entire time.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
The irony was that Harlem’s numbers queen, a model of rational risk-taking, found herself in a love triangle with a dream-book mystic—then took to the newspapers to denounce Futtam’s obvious impostures.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
Two panoramic terraces look out onto Positano and the sea, framed by leafy plants, colorful throw pillows and flapping curtains that add a touch of mystic to the whole ambiance.
—Livia Hengel, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Noun
The round shape and clear sides let the punch’s pumpkin orange hue shine, creating a mystic effect—especially when surrounded by a bit of dry ice mist.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2025
Charlotte wins a 50-minute Zoom session with energy healer Rhonda Portante at an auction, but the healer keeps her camera off and the entire scene is shot like a slasher flick with the perspective from the unseen mystic’s side perched over her shoulder the entire time.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mystic
Adjective
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The latter is shown floating inside her magic bubble, while Elphaba takes to the skies via broomstick.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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The Red Sox have a magic number of five with six games to go to clinch their first postseason berth in four years.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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Written and directed by Australian filmmaker Michael Shanks, the movie tells the story of a couple, played by American actors Alison Brie and Dave Franco, who move to the countryside to save their relationship and encounter a mysterious force that draws them closer.—
Peter Guo,
NBC news,
25 Sep. 2025
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As the rest of America adjusts to Homelander's iron fist, back at Godolkin University, the mysterious new Dean preaches a curriculum that promises to make students more powerful than ever.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Total repatriations When examining total repatriations — people returned to their country of origin — a more ambiguous picture emerges.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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Whereas many tech deals are conducted in equity of ambiguous value, this one was done in cold, hard cash, though the product itself is by no means a sure bet.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
24 Sep. 2025
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Like any good oracle, Le Bon knows precisely what the future holds.—
Rumaan Alam,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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Threshold moments invite divination, making the equinox the perfect night to host a tarot or oracle gathering.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There is something truly magical in the pages of this book, something that blends together romance, and magic and the love of found family.—
Audrey Goldberg Ruoff,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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There's something magical about watching the transition from summer greens to the vibrant yellows, oranges, and reds of fall.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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While filming season 3 of Special Forces, Bachelorette alum Trista Sutter's husband, Ryan Sutter, shared a cryptic Instagram post about her being gone, which sparked speculation about their relationship status.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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At some point, though, meaning that is sufficiently cryptic becomes indistinguishable from no meaning at all.—
Kathryn Schulz,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Attendees can also expect kid-friendly activities, including hair braiding, glow-in-the-dark face painting, accessory booths, photo booths, and giant inflatable mascots on the dance floor.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
30 Sep. 2025
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Atop her dress, Carey opted for a long-sleeve dark leather jacket with a cropped design and edgy zipper closure.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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The book spans more than six decades and charts the rise of Malone, 84, from an engineering background to his current status as billionaire and media industry seer.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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That plan goes to hell when Davina intercepts them and forbids Julia to go, because a seer named Maisri is coming to the castle.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Mystic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mystic. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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