1
a
: the use of means (such as charms or spells) believed to have supernatural power over natural forces
b
: magic rites or incantations
2
a
: an extraordinary power or influence seemingly from a supernatural source
Both pitchers, although they are older, haven't lost their magic.
b
: something that seems to cast a spell : enchantment
all the mystery, magic and romance which belong to royalty alone—
J. E. P. Grigg
J. E. P. Grigg3
: the art of producing illusions by sleight of hand
entertained with acts of jugglery and magic
1
: of or relating to magic
2
a
: having seemingly supernatural qualities or powers
b
: giving a feeling of enchantment
Synonyms
Examples of magic in a Sentence
Noun
children who believe in magic
a book that explains how to do magic
Both pitchers, though they are older, haven't lost their magic.
Adjective
a magic potion that makes you able to fly
There is no magic solution to these problems.
Recent Examples on the WebRebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2024
With over 100 acts spread across five stages plus culinary and spirits demonstrations and celebrity appearances, the real magic of Bourbon & Beyond lies in dipping a toe into multiple offerings throughout each festival day.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 19 Sep. 2024
Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 21 Sep. 2024
The magic number comes from the tension between wanting to see enough samples to inform you about the distribution of options, but not wanting to wait too long lest the best pass you by.
—Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 19 Sep. 2024
WIRED, 15 June 2023
And there’s hardly a deer hunter alive who doesn’t dream of taking a buck that eclipses that magic 200 number.
—Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, 9 Jan. 2023
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Noun
In the end, Christmasland helps Beatrice rediscover hope, love, and the magic of new beginnings.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2024
With over 100 acts spread across five stages plus culinary and spirits demonstrations and celebrity appearances, the real magic of Bourbon & Beyond lies in dipping a toe into multiple offerings throughout each festival day.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 19 Sep. 2024
Adjective
And those are the magic words: readers’ trust, although there are a lot of other important terms in there.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 21 Sep. 2024
The magic number comes from the tension between wanting to see enough samples to inform you about the distribution of options, but not wanting to wait too long lest the best pass you by.
—Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 19 Sep. 2024
Verb
Perhaps LLMs will be able to magic up individual articles about that content too: Joan reading an article about the latest episode of Joan Is Awful, which then becomes a scene in the next episode of Joan Is Awful, content about content about content.
—WIRED, 15 June 2023
And there’s hardly a deer hunter alive who doesn’t dream of taking a buck that eclipses that magic 200 number.
—Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, 9 Jan. 2023
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“Magic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magic. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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