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as in magic
being or appearing to be under a magic spell
the gym was decorated to resemble a magical wonderland for the party
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as in miraculous
being so extraordinary or abnormal as to suggest powers which violate the laws of nature
modern aviation must seem magical to someone who doesn't understand basic aeronautics
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as in mystic
having seemingly supernatural qualities or powers
the child prodigy's musical talent is so spectacular that it seems magical
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Recent Examples of magical
In this charming slow-burn love story, the women’s friendship is as important as their romance, and the development of both is magical.
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Sarah Wendell, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
Love is magical and elusive right now — lean into it.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
For comedy fans like us, walking into the lobby of 30 Rock, the halls of the 17th floor, Studio 8H, is magical and panic-inducing, even many years later.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2025
More recently, on Jan. 5, the Drift star had a magical entrance at the 2025 Golden Globes red carpet.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
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Sarah Wendell, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
Love is magical and elusive right now — lean into it.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
For comedy fans like us, walking into the lobby of 30 Rock, the halls of the 17th floor, Studio 8H, is magical and panic-inducing, even many years later.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2025
More recently, on Jan. 5, the Drift star had a magical entrance at the 2025 Golden Globes red carpet.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magical
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Before the modern sports landscape worked its magic trick of exclusivity.—
Marcus Thompson II,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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But the magic trick lies in making that highly individualized format adaptable so would-be-Romeos listening can easily purchase it right off the rack.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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In a miraculous fall from the height of fame, Faithfull lost custody of her child and wound up homeless on the streets of London.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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That is where Gomati’s miraculous recovery began, at rock bottom.—
Ethan Mannello,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 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
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Healy Lake members have long considered their dogs to be mystic companions, according to Combs.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
4 Dec. 2024
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Well, thanks to an enchanted photo booth, Noah (Adam Devine) is about to find out.—
Shannon Carlin,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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The ground from which their enchanted garden grows, is trembling.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2025
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To help execute his plan (and ward off the collective power of the Avengers), Ultron gives himself a body (and a few drone backups) and recruits imprisoned superhuman twins Pietro (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) and Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen).—
Will Harris,
EW.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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Based on the quintessential toyline first launched in the 1980s and the popular cartoon of the same era, the concept centers on the character of Prince Adam of Eternia who, thanks to his Power Sword, turns into the muscular He-Man and is imbued with superhuman strength and abilities.—
Borys Kit,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Feb. 2025
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The charmed relationship between Torrey Pines and the PGA Tour is in large part due to Woods, an 82-time winner and 15-time major champion.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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The director had a charmed and normal childhood, by all accounts; he was born in Montana but moved all over the country as a kid, living in Washington, North Carolina, Idaho, and Virginia at various points.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Daniels, who is 6'8 and enormously athletic, has already - at such a young age - found a way to bridge the two aspects, and combine them with his uncanny basketball IQ that takes into account timing, player tendencies, and anticipation.—
Morten Stig Jensen,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Like a chameleon, the 5-foot-6 senior has the uncanny ability to adapt to any opponent, game situation or even time of year.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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It is anonymized but remarkable in its granularity, including details such as gestational age, complications and procedures.—
CNN,
CNN,
21 Feb. 2025
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O’Neill, who spent 20 years writing and obsessing over Chaos, has acknowledged his more remarkable findings lead only to speculative conclusions.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Magical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magical. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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