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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
Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Andrew Vaughn singled with two outs in the ninth for the White Sox, but Aroldis Chapman struck out Taylor to ensure there wouldn’t be a repeat of Saturday’s late-game magic for the White Sox.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Alex Ross, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
Highlights include egg hunts for different age groups starting at 10:45 a.m. along with a magic show, an inflatable maze, arts and crafts, and face painting.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
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Noun
As such, the four different types of magic are powered by different types of intelligence: mathematical/scientific, intrapersonal, kinesthetic, and empathic.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Andrew Vaughn singled with two outs in the ninth for the White Sox, but Aroldis Chapman struck out Taylor to ensure there wouldn’t be a repeat of Saturday’s late-game magic for the White Sox.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
At City Center, Christopher Jordan and Andrea Rosa Guzman, who played the Coopers’ kids, took over the magic act.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
Highlights include egg hunts for different age groups starting at 10:45 a.m. along with a magic show, an inflatable maze, arts and crafts, and face painting.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magic
Noun
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Wakanda Forever, the series brings Riri back home to Chicago, where the lines between science and sorcery start to blur.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
30 Mar. 2025
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Generating sophisticated charts or extracting hidden insights was a form of sorcery few dared to question.—
Florian Douetteau,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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In another case, Balmer pleaded guilty in 2016 to forgery and theft by deception charges, court documents show.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
14 Apr. 2025
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Imposter syndrome is an internal struggle with feeling like a fraud despite being qualified, whereas career catfishing is an active deception.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The good news is that Crocs offers a variety of shoes that go beyond the classic foam clogs with holes for charms, which look good and have the same level of support.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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This choice, along with the decision to film on real locations, enhances the magical quality and tactile charm of the film, reminiscent of '80s classics like The Labyrinth or Willow.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Inevitably, given the length and nature of his absence, Bentaleb has only featured sparingly for Lille since that magical night in Rennes.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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The love planet will also conjunct Neptune on May 2, adding a magical, almost surreal quality to these connections.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Those attributed to Jesus—described in language nearly identical to accounts of the Greek mystic and holy man Apollonius of Tyana, say—are neither more nor less convincing than others.—
Adam Gopnik,
The New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2025
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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
Noun
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Rotoscope animation sets the stage for this wild 17th century look at a woman accused of witchcraft whose trial reveals the presence of a werewolf in a deeply religious Livonian community’s midst.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2025
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Rotoscope animation sets the stage for this wild 17th century look at a woman accused of witchcraft whose trial reveals the presence of a werewolf in a deeply religious Livonian community’s midst.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The remedies in Google's app store case are currently on hold pending appeal, but that problem is not going away.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
21 Apr. 2025
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There’s plenty of beach to go around in Florida, each with a different appeal.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Grazer was introduced by Paul Allen, the billionaire co-founder of Microsoft, who was enchanted with the young magician.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2025
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The King was truly enchanted by such spiritual beauty.—
Alina Trabattoni,
People.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Magic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magic. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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