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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 Pig, the Axe and the Jug are organic, magical and historic; the Governor’s Victory Bell doesn’t share in that longevity.
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Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 10 July 2025
One that would explain why Papa Smurf created a magical village hidden away in a Belgian forest.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 9 July 2025
Featuring a brutal assassin and a magical healer forced to work together while trying — desperately — not to fall in love, the heat of this romantasy novel is perfect for warm summer nights.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
Most notably, the resort added two magical Mountain Top Tree Houses, both of which have a spacious tree-level deck, an outdoor shower, and a hot tub.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
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Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 10 July 2025
One that would explain why Papa Smurf created a magical village hidden away in a Belgian forest.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 9 July 2025
Featuring a brutal assassin and a magical healer forced to work together while trying — desperately — not to fall in love, the heat of this romantasy novel is perfect for warm summer nights.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
Most notably, the resort added two magical Mountain Top Tree Houses, both of which have a spacious tree-level deck, an outdoor shower, and a hot tub.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magical
Adjective
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Alcaraz will present a far more mobile unit of magic tricks.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The event will feature a magic show, balloon twisting and a climbing tree structure, according to the park district’s seasonal brochure.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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The fact that any programming – sports or not – can cut through that clutter and reach 10 million or more households is frankly miraculous at this point.—
John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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And then there’s The Big Piece, a feat of recovery that feels miraculous for entirely different reasons.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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Further projects include psychological thriller The Olive Press, set in the mystic world of the Druze community in Mount Lebanon, from writer and director Samah El Kadi, and co-written by Nadim Chammas.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
19 May 2025
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In an era when nearly everything feels politicized and uncertain, these mystic tools offer something precious: a means of reconnecting with ourselves.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2025
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The Moomins have enchanted audiences globally and are making their way to New York with the first U.S. exhibition dedicated to the beloved Moomins.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
9 July 2025
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Stepping inside felt like walking into an enchanted fashion time capsule.—
Andrea Bossi,
Essence,
8 July 2025
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The country proves to be an African Shangri-La, where science and spirituality comfortably coexist, with T’Challa the heir to powers of superhuman strength and agility conferred by his ancestral connection to Bast, the powerful panther god.—
Ekow Eshun
July 11,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
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To give it a leg up, though, most teams use sensors like LIDAR and radar which provide superhuman ability.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Nick Dunlap has led a charmed young career to date.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Kieran Culkin and Bill Burr, co-stars in a new Broadway production of Glengarry Glen Ross, looked particularly charmed.—
Esther Zuckerman,
The Atlantic,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These technologies can imitate voices, faces and even emotional expressions with uncanny precision.—
Jennifer C. Wolfe,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The identity of Jake's owner remains as mysterious as the robot's uncanny ability to flatter strangers.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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There’s a certain romanticism that lies at the heart of these remarkable gins, something conjured, perhaps, by that dramatic meeting of land and sea.—
Camille Berry,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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It’s been a remarkable first half of the season for the Kansas City Current.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
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“Magical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magical. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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