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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
Based on a Russian fairytale, the principal roles in this production include a prince and princess, an evil immortal who captures the princess and the magical Firebird, who saves the day.
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San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
This ‘60s film about a magical nanny is one of the few that is slow paced and G-rated enough to be kid friendly.
—Anna Earl, Parents, 26 Mar. 2025
With a sweet and thoughtful gesture, Rae’s favorite character, Goofy, turned a memorable visit into a magical one.
—Ronnie Li, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
Donaldson’s magical moment will go down as an instant classic in Michigan lore.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
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San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
This ‘60s film about a magical nanny is one of the few that is slow paced and G-rated enough to be kid friendly.
—Anna Earl, Parents, 26 Mar. 2025
With a sweet and thoughtful gesture, Rae’s favorite character, Goofy, turned a memorable visit into a magical one.
—Ronnie Li, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
Donaldson’s magical moment will go down as an instant classic in Michigan lore.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magical
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There is, however, no magic cure to alleviate the effects of the othalanga.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Additional entertainment was provided by Brin — showing off his magic tricks — and professional magician David Blaine, who performed an elaborate trick in which every guest shuffled a pack of cards according to Blaine’s instructions and then had hundreds of people select the exact same card.—
Alex Cramer,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Apr. 2025
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That the 29-year-old was present, let alone capable of leading the celebrations, was nothing short of miraculous.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Speaker technology is pretty miraculous, with increasingly smaller machines providing rich, loud sound through Bluetooth connections, Wi-Fi, HDMI ARC, and more.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2025
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Those attributed to Jesus—described in language nearly identical to accounts of the Greek mystic and holy man Apollonius of Tyana, say—are neither more nor less convincing than others.—
Adam Gopnik,
The New Yorker,
24 Mar. 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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Fry Helmet: Forged from the iconic French Fry box, this enchanted helmet is rumored to protect you from friends stealing your last fry.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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The dancer parts include minions, palace guards, enchanted birds and a hunting party.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
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Although 80% of the world’s population has superhuman powers called Quirks, few are chosen to become heroes and protect people.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2025
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Also, a subculture referred to as Saints Culture, which venerates mass killers as almost superhuman figures, frames high-casualty attacks as the ultimate and only legacy worth emulating.—
Odette Yousef,
NPR,
8 Mar. 2025
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Get your Irish on this weekend with a charmed lineup of St. Patrick's Day events.—
Mimi Montgomery,
Axios,
13 Mar. 2025
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The book is thematically framed by the two extremes of contemporary London: the charmed experiences of the elite, leisured classes in the West End and the extreme poverty and indolence of the East End.—
Sarah C. Schaefer,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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Sienna Miller and her daughter Marlowe made a rare appearance together at Savannah Miller’s Bridal Ballerina Breakfast, and the resemblance between the two is uncanny.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The similarities to Disney's latest production are uncanny.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Thank you to all the remarkable health care workers, who take our lives in your hands.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Here are seven such remarkable world champions to have never made it to WWE.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Magical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magical. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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