by magic

phrase

: by the power of magic
a mop that gets rid of dirt as if by magic

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Nestled in the gorgeous Ouachita Mountains, the park is comprised of 47 natural springs, where steam rises from the earth as if by magic. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026 As the drones can't be seen when they aren't illuminated, the shapes appear as if by magic and can even be animated if the lights flicker in a pattern. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 28 Feb. 2026 The tea is never allowed to go cold; the soy and fresh chillies are replenished as if by magic. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026 Another zinger beginning with a c-word is choreography – the show’s breathtaking dance narrative driven by dazzling displays of ballet, tap, jazz, back flips and gymnastics forged, as if by magic, by Peter Darling and his team. — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for by magic

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“By magic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20magic. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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