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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

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"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

You may start a trend among wealthy parents, making $76,000 the magic number.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 8, 2026

The magic number: For Bierbaum, $20 is the magic number, a price where customers don’t think twice when they buy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 6, 2025

Their magic number for clinching an 11th division title in 12 seasons is 10 with less than two weeks left in the regular season.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2025

Ten thousand hours is the magic number of greatness.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell