magic

[maj-ik] / ˈmædʒ ɪk /

NOUN

supernatural power; appearance of impossible feats by tricks

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fascination illusion wizardry

STRONG

alchemy allurement astrology augury bewitchment conjuring conjury devilry diabolism divination enchantment exorcism foreboding horoscopy incantation legerdemain magnetism necromancy occultism power prediction presage prestidigitation prophecy rune soothsaying sorcery spell superstition taboo thaumaturgy trickery voodoo voodooism witchcraft

WEAK

black art fortune-telling hocuspocus sleight of hand sortilege

Antonyms

STRONG

reality

Example Sentences

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But there is a secret behind Mr. Mamdani’s budget magic.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

The good news: July 1 isn’t a magic date that unravels the trade pact, which touches supply chains ranging from autos to agriculture and underpins America’s most meaningful trade relationship.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Most any kind will do, which is part of the magic.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

The Mamba-esque magic is in the embracing behind-the-scenes monotony, powering through it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

A deep magic more powerful than any magic placed upon me.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff

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