How to Use magic in a Sentence
- Both pitchers, though they are older, haven't lost their magic.
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All that's left to do is to let the slow cooker work its magic.
— Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2023 -
That's where the magic happens on the easy days, or his temples sweat on the hard ones.
— Detroit Free Press, 10 Mar. 2024 -
But in that there was this kind of magic in the middle of us that was just so fun.
— Sydney Odman, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 June 2023 -
Disney Cruise Line’s new ship will bring the magic of its theme parks to the high seas for the first time.
— Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2023 -
When the spell wears off, when the magic is gone, there’s a lot of realism left.
— Clare Sestanovich, The New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2023 -
The single, which took more than 40 years to complete, had a touch of magic about it.
— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2023 -
In a world full of magic, none are as powerful as the Phoenix Clan.
— Rob Wieland, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023 -
The clock strikes midnight, and the magic dissipates into the night.
— Dusty Parnell, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024 -
Adding to the nostalgia of the track, the black and white music video captures the magic of the recording process in the studio.
— Griselda Flores, Billboard, 22 Mar. 2024 -
The magic of being a middle grader doesn’t come across the same way.
— Selome Hailu, Variety, 18 Oct. 2023 -
There must be a stylist out there who can work their magic with the help of the right undergarments and a great shoe.
— Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2024 -
Is the magic of the old school hair salon gone forever?
— Essence, 8 Apr. 2024 -
Magic has been a part of Colon for almost 100 years, but magic wasn't enough this week to keep a twister away.
— Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 14 July 2023 -
Spellbound hosts magic in the bar as well as its 30-seat theater.
— Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 26 Mar. 2024 -
Just three hours and a bit of spreadsheet magic later, the assignments were ready to go out.
— Alexis Gunderson, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2023 -
So much of the magic in that moment depends on Bernal’s easy charisma.
— Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2024 -
The Swiss brands have been trading on the mythology and magic of the alpine origins of their watches for decades.
— Carol Besler, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2023 -
Help your preteen learn a new hobby with this easy magic set.
— Deanna McCormack, Parents, 19 Mar. 2024 -
The magic began when a little boy ran up to the two and insulted them for being Asian.
— Kaely Monahan, The Arizona Republic, 6 July 2023 -
Bruno Mars is bringing some of his 24K magic to Las Vegas—and not just in terms of music.
— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2024 -
All magic comes with a price, though, and for years the sisters have been separated.
— Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 6 July 2023 -
Perched on a magic carpet atop a rolling cart, the rider and the carpet will detach from the cart, and let magic handle the rest.
— Joshua Medintz, The Enquirer, 10 Aug. 2023 -
And the best part, these hotels are just minutes from the magic of Disney’s four theme parks and steps from Disney Springs.
— Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2023 -
With its creamy white palette punctuated by the glow of sparkling geodes and brass frames, the room exudes the calm and magic of a snow globe.
— Martin Bourne, ELLE Decor, 15 June 2023 -
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this dream come true and for sprinkling your brilliance and magic on my little song @mariahcarey.
— Thania Garcia, Variety, 14 Feb. 2024 -
Parents want Google to change their search results to avoid ruining the magic for tech-savvy kids.
— Tanay Howard, Parents, 8 Dec. 2023 -
Penn & Teller are always great, and Criss Angel does the rock & roll version of magic.
— Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2024 -
These new Fae bore elemental magic, strong enough to make Pelias wary of them.
— Megan McCluskey, TIME, 2 Feb. 2024 -
Here are three ways to sprinkle a little magic into your eclipse experience.
— Rachel Treisman, NPR, 7 Apr. 2024
- There is no magic solution to these problems.
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Who says the making of the fairy tale can’t be magic too?
— Lizzie Tisch, Town & Country, 25 Apr. 2023 -
Starting on the right side of the bar, etch the top of a tooth with a magic marker.
— Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, 13 July 2023 -
The first of his magic powers was the breadth and depth of his knowledge.
— Daniel Schiappa, Forbes, 5 May 2023 -
Of course, this only adds to the lore of Ken and his magic earring.
— Shannon Carlin, Time, 20 July 2023 -
The dog returns to earth thanks to a magic watch that can be rewound.
— Matt Keenan, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2024 -
But these days, some people just come for the magic show.
— Washington Post, 1 Feb. 2024 -
Any Bucks win or loss by the Celtics lowers the magic number.
— Christopher Kuhagen, Journal Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2023 -
Go out for free: Three is a magic number and Corey Helford Gallery thinks so too.
— Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2023 -
If the moon is a mirror, then the moon during a solar eclipse is a dark and magic mirror.
— Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2024 -
Their magic number is 1 point to clinch 3rd in the conference.
— Dylan Bumbarger, oregonlive, 12 Mar. 2023 -
For many destinations, the magic day when fares start to drop is Aug. 22.
— Scott McMurren, Anchorage Daily News, 8 July 2023 -
Expect magic tricks, dance moves, mystery sounds, and a live game show.
— oregonlive, 14 June 2023 -
Keys to a Good Night’s Sleep Overall, there is not one magic food or drink that will improve your sleep.
— Erica Jansen, Discover Magazine, 19 Jan. 2024 -
These little magic sheets kick dull skin to the curb and roll out the red carpet for that radiant glow.
— Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2023 -
Her sheer dress was cinched with a jeweled belt, her heels were once again pink and her earrings, of course, were magic.
— Henry Chandonnet, Peoplemag, 8 July 2023 -
Is there some magic trick that Biden or Trump can pull out to make these narratives go away?
— Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2024 -
The boy forges a friendship with the man, Treacle Walker, who speaks in rhymes and riddles and travels with a magic chest.
— The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2023 -
To see the middle thru the middle, but the afternoon crashes, the shade chimes in, the magic hour goes off but no sound, just traffic.
— Hazlitt, 14 June 2023 -
There’s no shortcut or magic potion for breaking in a pair of dress shoes.
— Todd Plummer, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2023 -
But chilling out isn’t going to be a magic fix for your skin concerns.
— Zahra Barnes, SELF, 14 Nov. 2023 -
The Bucks can reduce their magic number to clinch the top seed in the Eastern Conference with a win over the Wizards tonight.
— Ben Steele, Journal Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2023 -
Blake Shelton said Goss had the magic dust, at least on this occasion.
— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 4 Apr. 2023 -
The script itself had the magic elements, like a story that has amazing twists and a sense of heart that is hard to find in these movies.
— William Earl, Variety, 11 Jan. 2024 -
But experts say that even with that guidance, there’s no magic age or weight for when a child should start on weight loss drugs.
— Akshay Syal, M.d., NBC News, 19 July 2023 -
The magic number is the total number of outcomes that have to go right for a team to secure a playoff spot.
— Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 17 July 2023 -
Now Chris and his family must face down Pepper’s magic spell, which has brought the 12 Days of Christmas to life.
— Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Oct. 2023 -
But there’s magic afoot, and the group is seen mostly as enchanted miniature figurines in the film.
— Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2023 -
When baby is five-six months, the Sensor box arrives with magic tissues and a grip-able ball.
— Margaux Lushing, Forbes, 3 May 2023 -
When their magic pets get into trouble, Mila and Jordie (Ayden Elijah) step up to help.
— Common Sense Media, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024
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And the shots alone won’t magic away the scars of damaged tissue or the numbing heft of depression brought on by months of sickness.
— Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2021 -
Brewers’ efforts to magic up a new daypart for beer come as sales of the beverage are falling, both in the U.S. and world-wide.
— Lara O’Reilly, WSJ, 28 June 2017 -
Fragrances are highly evocative of times, places and memories, and can magic up many a Proustian moment.
— Kristin Larson, Forbes, 27 Apr. 2021 -
The editor tried to magic away the controversy by claiming that the essay had been intended as satire, an obvious lie.
— Kevin D. Williamson, National Review, 16 July 2019 -
Like most restaurants, high-end sushi counters survived the earliest part of the pandemic by cutting all that magic away and focusing on takeout.
— New York Times, 4 Jan. 2022 -
It’s hard to see how wanting to magic away their beliefs is compatible with an expansive vision of tolerance that would bring ideological balance to secular universities.
— Alan Levinovitz, Slate Magazine, 20 Mar. 2017 -
And the shots alone won’t magic away the scars of damaged tissue or the numbing heft of depression brought on by months of sickness.
— Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2021 -
Brewers’ efforts to magic up a new daypart for beer come as sales of the beverage are falling, both in the U.S. and world-wide.
— Lara O’Reilly, WSJ, 28 June 2017 -
Fragrances are highly evocative of times, places and memories, and can magic up many a Proustian moment.
— Kristin Larson, Forbes, 27 Apr. 2021 -
The editor tried to magic away the controversy by claiming that the essay had been intended as satire, an obvious lie.
— Kevin D. Williamson, National Review, 16 July 2019 -
Like most restaurants, high-end sushi counters survived the earliest part of the pandemic by cutting all that magic away and focusing on takeout.
— New York Times, 4 Jan. 2022 -
It’s hard to see how wanting to magic away their beliefs is compatible with an expansive vision of tolerance that would bring ideological balance to secular universities.
— Alan Levinovitz, Slate Magazine, 20 Mar. 2017 -
And the shots alone won’t magic away the scars of damaged tissue or the numbing heft of depression brought on by months of sickness.
— Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2021 -
Brewers’ efforts to magic up a new daypart for beer come as sales of the beverage are falling, both in the U.S. and world-wide.
— Lara O’Reilly, WSJ, 28 June 2017 -
Fragrances are highly evocative of times, places and memories, and can magic up many a Proustian moment.
— Kristin Larson, Forbes, 27 Apr. 2021 -
The editor tried to magic away the controversy by claiming that the essay had been intended as satire, an obvious lie.
— Kevin D. Williamson, National Review, 16 July 2019 -
Like most restaurants, high-end sushi counters survived the earliest part of the pandemic by cutting all that magic away and focusing on takeout.
— New York Times, 4 Jan. 2022 -
It’s hard to see how wanting to magic away their beliefs is compatible with an expansive vision of tolerance that would bring ideological balance to secular universities.
— Alan Levinovitz, Slate Magazine, 20 Mar. 2017
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