Magic
noun
A mysterious power or force that seems to create impossible changes or results.
She believes in the magic of love.
Often appears as...
- believe in magic
- work your magic
adjective
Very pleasing, attractive or delightful.
That vacation was a magic time for us.
Often appears as...
- magic time
- magic moment
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Approving
noun
Magic tricks performed as entertainment.
He's a master of stage magic.
Often appears as...
- stage magic
- magic show
noun
Magic spells, often used in books or movies.
He used magic to fight the dark forces.
Often appears as...
- use magic
- cast a magic
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Literary
noun
A remarkable talent for creating impressive results.
There's some kind of magic in her cooking. Everything tastes amazing.
Often appears as...
- cooking magic
- magic fingers
noun
A mysterious power or force that seems to create impossible changes or results.
She believes in the magic of love.
Often appears as...
- believe in magic
- work your magic
adjective
Very pleasing, attractive or delightful.
That vacation was a magic time for us.
Often appears as...
- magic time
- magic moment
Usage tips
Approving
noun
Magic tricks performed as entertainment.
He's a master of stage magic.
Often appears as...
- stage magic
- magic show
noun
Magic spells, often used in books or movies.
He used magic to fight the dark forces.
Often appears as...
- use magic
- cast a magic
Usage tips
Literary
noun
A remarkable talent for creating impressive results.
There's some kind of magic in her cooking. Everything tastes amazing.
Often appears as...
- cooking magic
- magic fingers
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Mysterious Forces
Use it to describe forces beyond human understanding, often positive.
Many artists feel there is a magic to the creative process.
Pro Tip 2/2Unseen Change
Refers to dramatic changes that seem to happen without a clear cause.
Overnight, the deserted town underwent a magic transformation.
Pro Tip 1/2Mysterious Forces
Use it to describe forces beyond human understanding, often positive.
Many artists feel there is a magic to the creative process.
Pro Tip 2/2Unseen Change
Refers to dramatic changes that seem to happen without a clear cause.
Overnight, the deserted town underwent a magic transformation.
Pro Tip 1/2Mysterious Forces
Use it to describe forces beyond human understanding, often positive.
Many artists feel there is a magic to the creative process.
Pro Tip 2/2Unseen Change
Refers to dramatic changes that seem to happen without a clear cause.
Overnight, the deserted town underwent a magic transformation.
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The psychological weight...
happens like magic you wake up two years later and you're almost at your goal i learned that i had to keep track of everything so i used iphone apps like lose it and i use my up band to track how much sleep i was getting and how much exercise i was getting along the way and this really helped me to keep the
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The secrets of Mozart’s...
They must pass three trials of wisdom, and only then can the day vanquish the night. Helped by the flute's magic power, the two youths overcome these trials and the Queen's attempts to sabotage them. They're finally initiated into the temple having restored balance to the kingdom.
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What really happens to...
which are washed and melted, so they become the raw materials that can be used again. As if by magic, bottle three is now ready to be reborn as something completely new. For this bit of plastic with such humble origins, suddenly the sky is the limit.
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What does my headscarf...
I know you've been given a lot of challenges today, but if you can take this one piece and think about it a little differently, because diversity is magic. And I encourage you to look past your initial perceptions because I bet you,
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The mighty mathematics...
might sound like magic, but chances are you've seen it in your everyday life. One of the best examples is something you might recognize from a childhood a teeter-totter, or seesaw. Let's say you and a friend decide to hop on.
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Is there a limit to...
Many generations have felt they've reached the pinnacle of technological advancement, yet look back 100 years, and the technologies we take for granted today would seem like impossible magic. So will there be a point
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How To Levitate PIPE The...
benefiting everything from the environment we live in to medicine. This technology could change your life. And to someone who loves science It feels like I'm looking at magic. I want to know how close we are. Ta-da!
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Black Magic PIPE National...
believe in witchcraft was just an abstract idea for doctors a Valletta until he had his own life-changing encounter with black magic Zabaleta was traveling with alberto and other healers
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The scientific origins...
Both are rooted in explaining and understanding the world. The key difference is that where mythology uses gods, monsters and magic, science uses measurements, records and experiments.
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The Edge of Science PIPE...
off the ground, without moving parts, without mechanical support. Can we do it? I don't know really. Gonna find out now aren't we? It feels like I'm looking at magic.
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The psychological weight...
happens like magic you wake up two years later and you're almost at your goal i learned that i had to keep track of everything so i used iphone apps like lose it and i use my up band to track how much sleep i was getting and how much exercise i was getting along the way and this really helped me to keep the
Video examples
The secrets of Mozart’s...
They must pass three trials of wisdom, and only then can the day vanquish the night. Helped by the flute's magic power, the two youths overcome these trials and the Queen's attempts to sabotage them. They're finally initiated into the temple having restored balance to the kingdom.
Video examples
What really happens to...
which are washed and melted, so they become the raw materials that can be used again. As if by magic, bottle three is now ready to be reborn as something completely new. For this bit of plastic with such humble origins, suddenly the sky is the limit.
Video examples
What does my headscarf...
I know you've been given a lot of challenges today, but if you can take this one piece and think about it a little differently, because diversity is magic. And I encourage you to look past your initial perceptions because I bet you,
Video examples
The mighty mathematics...
might sound like magic, but chances are you've seen it in your everyday life. One of the best examples is something you might recognize from a childhood a teeter-totter, or seesaw. Let's say you and a friend decide to hop on.
Video examples
Is there a limit to...
Many generations have felt they've reached the pinnacle of technological advancement, yet look back 100 years, and the technologies we take for granted today would seem like impossible magic. So will there be a point
Video examples
How To Levitate PIPE The...
benefiting everything from the environment we live in to medicine. This technology could change your life. And to someone who loves science It feels like I'm looking at magic. I want to know how close we are. Ta-da!
Video examples
Black Magic PIPE National...
believe in witchcraft was just an abstract idea for doctors a Valletta until he had his own life-changing encounter with black magic Zabaleta was traveling with alberto and other healers
Video examples
The scientific origins...
Both are rooted in explaining and understanding the world. The key difference is that where mythology uses gods, monsters and magic, science uses measurements, records and experiments.
Video examples
The Edge of Science PIPE...
off the ground, without moving parts, without mechanical support. Can we do it? I don't know really. Gonna find out now aren't we? It feels like I'm looking at magic.
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Chadwick Boseman
American Actor
When they call you and say, 'So you want to play 'Black Panther?'' if you know what 'Black Panther' is, there's no way in the world you're going to say no because there's a lot of opportunity for magic to happen.
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Christian Bale
Welsh Actor
I like the idea of movies having a magic element. How many times have you seen an actor in a movie who you know only as the character? It's wonderful, isn't it?
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Quentin Tarantino
American Director
If there is something magic about the collaborations I have with actors it's because I put the character first.
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Teller
American Entertainer
In America, magic has never been an important part of peoples' lives.
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Penn Jillette
American Entertainer
I came to magic absolutely hating magic on a very, very deep level.
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Temple Grandin
American Educator
When I was younger, I was looking for this magic meaning of life.
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Theodor W. Adorno
German Philosopher
Art is magic delivered from the lie of being truth.
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Leigh Bardugo
Israeli Author
I'm not interested in a world without magic.
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Shunryu Suzuki
Japanese Leader
The world is its own magic.
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David Copperfield
American Entertainer
Magic really helped me.
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Chadwick Boseman
American Actor
When they call you and say, 'So you want to play 'Black Panther?'' if you know what 'Black Panther' is, there's no way in the world you're going to say no because there's a lot of opportunity for magic to happen.
Quote examples
Christian Bale
Welsh Actor
I like the idea of movies having a magic element. How many times have you seen an actor in a movie who you know only as the character? It's wonderful, isn't it?
Quote examples
Quentin Tarantino
American Director
If there is something magic about the collaborations I have with actors it's because I put the character first.
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Teller
American Entertainer
In America, magic has never been an important part of peoples' lives.
Quote examples
Penn Jillette
American Entertainer
I came to magic absolutely hating magic on a very, very deep level.
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Temple Grandin
American Educator
When I was younger, I was looking for this magic meaning of life.
Quote examples
Theodor W. Adorno
German Philosopher
Art is magic delivered from the lie of being truth.
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Leigh Bardugo
Israeli Author
I'm not interested in a world without magic.
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Shunryu Suzuki
Japanese Leader
The world is its own magic.
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David Copperfield
American Entertainer
Magic really helped me.
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