1
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
Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
Consider this a double dose of magic, compliments of the cosmos.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 June 2025
wendy Wisner, Parents, 29 May 2025
On a year/year basis, which is what the media and apparently the Fed watch, the CPI was up +2.3% in April, approaching the magic 2% Fed target.
—Robert Barone, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
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Noun
June 2025 The Magician: Gemini, June brings you into full alignment with your personal magic.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
Consider this a double dose of magic, compliments of the cosmos.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 June 2025
Adjective
There is no magic age that your child should stop using a pacifier or sucking their thumb.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 29 May 2025
On a year/year basis, which is what the media and apparently the Fed watch, the CPI was up +2.3% in April, approaching the magic 2% Fed target.
—Robert Barone, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magic
Noun
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Both ancient and modern pieces are curated into exhibits about sorcery, motherhood, or high-fashion gowns.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
17 Apr. 2025
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His putting is and will always be capable of sorcery.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
Noun
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While this kind of deception is already possible manually, AI agents can scale it rapidly, increasing both the risk and potential volume of fraud.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Even commercial amusements that played with illusion, such as trompe l’oeil paintings and chess-playing automatons, helped train Americans of all classes to identify the signs of deception.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Men’s Pre-Collection Louis Vuitton unveils its Spring/Summer 2026 Men’s Pre-Collection, inspired by the charm of the English countryside.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 June 2025
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The charm of this meal was its experimental nature.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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During last year’s Stanley Cup magical goodwill tour around South Florida, a Panthers staffer surprised patrons by walking into Shuck N Dive in September with the trophy, setting off a social-media frenzy.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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There’s something a little bit magical happening with weatherproof sofas and couches right now.—
Erika Owen,
Vogue,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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This book contains the first English translation of the writings of af Klint, a Swedish painter and mystic.—
Melissa Febos,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2025
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The author also varies the texture of the book by inserting poems, quotations, dramatic dialogue, a veiled account of her unhappy days at boarding school, and a lengthy digression on the German mystic Friederike Hauffe, who claimed to be clairvoyant and to communicate with spirits.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Similar fears haunted Europeans and British Americans during the early modern period; one need only consult the witchcraft paintings of Francisco Goya, which show covens of half-naked women killing babies, eating people, and cavorting with the Devil.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
17 May 2025
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Did Reggie Miller partake in some sort of basketball witchcraft and bestow the team locker room with his come-from-behind powers?—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Everything down to the music selection is done based on what appeals to fans most.—
Emma Moon,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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The court's conservative majority sided with the Trump administration in the first Supreme Court appeals involving DOGE.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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Set in the enchanted forests of Michigan, this festival offers a kaleidoscope of lights, immersive art installations, and a lineup that spans jam bands to electronic beats.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
3 June 2025
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The story is set in the shadow of an ancient war between dueling gods and tells of a pair of young rival journalists that fall in love while writing each other anonymous letters on an enchanted typewriter.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
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“Magic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magic. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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