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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
The dramatic landscapes make for a magical winter evening.
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Allison Palmer, Sacramento Bee, 13 Jan. 2025
In the story, the narrator survives otherworldly evil with the help of a family of magical women.
—Lila Shapiro, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
The ski town receives approximately 60 inches of yearly snowfall, so its 17 slopes on 98 skiable acres turn into a magical winter wonderland every year.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
Then, one magical day, the actress Jane Fonda wore a pair of Reeboks on TV to promote her aerobics video series.
—Colin C. Campbell, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Allison Palmer, Sacramento Bee, 13 Jan. 2025
In the story, the narrator survives otherworldly evil with the help of a family of magical women.
—Lila Shapiro, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
The ski town receives approximately 60 inches of yearly snowfall, so its 17 slopes on 98 skiable acres turn into a magical winter wonderland every year.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
Then, one magical day, the actress Jane Fonda wore a pair of Reeboks on TV to promote her aerobics video series.
—Colin C. Campbell, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magical
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And the magic age for signing up for Medicare is 65.—
Steve Parrish,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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There isn't a magic diet that will cure or control cancer, as the National Cancer Institute explains.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
11 Jan. 2025
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One mom dog who survived being shot four times shortly after giving birth to 11 puppies is making a miraculous recovery thanks to the kindness of generous donors.—
Gil Macias,
People.com,
12 Jan. 2025
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To get in touch with the miraculous Francis, the folkloric Francis, read the Fioretti, or The Little Flowers of St. Francis, a 14th-century collection of tales about the saint and his friars.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
10 Jan. 2025
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But there is also the slow minimalism of Morton Feldman and the manic yet patient seeking of Italy’s mystic count Giacinto Scelsi, in the twentieth century.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
6 Jan. 2025
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Their science was expansive, allowing room for philosophy and poetry, for a mystic realm that reason cannot reach.—
Ida Momennejad,
New York Times,
20 Dec. 2024
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This is a newer direction for Devlin, who’s made drippy mirror frames and squiggly lamps, although much of his work does sit solidly in the world of feeling enchanted and otherworldly.—
Natalia Torija,
Curbed,
3 Jan. 2025
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These paradoxes twist around the game like briars around an enchanted tower; at the window stands the dungeon master.—
Andrea Long Chu,
Vulture,
30 Dec. 2024
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Aside from the superhuman quarterback, perhaps the most defining feature of the Bills’ wagon of an offense is its obsession with putting a sixth lineman on the field.—
Derrik Klassen,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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Musk is viewed by many of his fans as possessing almost superhuman time management skills, able to balance the duties of fatherhood while running multiple massive corporations, post frantically on X, and play video games.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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For three seasons in Laramie, Wyo., Allen heaved 75-yard bombs in practice, lived off Applebee’s and charmed teammates with his leadership style, a goofy sincerity and plenty of drinking games.—
Rustin Dodd,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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But considering what McDaniel was given, and continues to be given as far as support from the owner and general manager (contract extensions, aggressive trades, big free agent contracts, etc …), in many ways he’s lived a charmed life as a first-time NFL head coach.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2025
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The uncanny resilience of U.S. power lies in its structural strengths.—
Michael Beckley,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
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While soon-to-be-superstar Patrick Mahomes was spending 2017 as an apprentice behind Alex Smith, another quarterback phenom was dazzling the NFL with his exceptional arm and uncanny ability to improvise and extend plays.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
2 Jan. 2025
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Trailing 6-4, Tien showed remarkable composure and character to win six of the last seven points, securing the victory in four hours, 49 minutes.—
George Ramsay,
CNN,
16 Jan. 2025
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Pearn's history with Truex includes a remarkable period where the duo clinched a championship and 24 wins between 2015 and 2019.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Magical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magical. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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