magic number

NOUN

secret

Synonyms

STRONGEST

code confidential information key mystery

STRONG

cipher confidence enigma formula occult oracle password puzzle unknown

WEAK

classified information privileged information skeleton in cupboard

Antonyms

WEAK

known public knowledge revelation

Example Sentences

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Our magic number is fluid and unique to each of us.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

"But with so much at stake and shareholders to appease, it seems ultimately the magic number couldn't be found, at least not right now," she added.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

Tyrrell Hatton's tie with Collin Morikawa eventually meant Europe withstood a stunning US fightback to reach the magic number of 14 and a half points.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025

Read: Amazon’s stock comeback hinges on AWS hitting this magic number.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 20, 2025

To conquer Spassky and become World Champion, he’d always needed to collect 12½ points, and a win would get him to that magic number.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

magic number

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