as if by magic

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as if by magic

The old watch vanished as if by magic from the table.

Definition
  1. Adverb: In a way that is so sudden, surprising, or effective that it seems impossible to explain by normal means; as though magic were the cause.
Usage

The phrase "as if by magic" is used to describe an event or change that happens in a very sudden, unexpected, and often impressive way. It emphasizes the surprising speed, ease, or inexplicable nature of the occurrence, making it seem miraculous or supernatural.

Examples
  • The mess in the kitchen was cleaned up as if by magic.
  • When she smiled, his worries vanished as if by magic.
  • The flowers seemed to bloom as if by magic overnight.
Advanced Usage
  • "As if by some magic": A slight variant that adds emphasis or a sense of a specific, unnamed magical force.
    • The old car started as if by some magic on the first try.
  • Used to describe the effect of technology or skill that seems astonishingly fast or effective to an observer.
    • With the new software, the data organized itself as if by magic.
Variants and Related Words
  • Magically (adverb): In a magical manner; by or as if by magic. This is a more direct synonym.
    • The injury healed magically fast.
  • As though by magic: A synonymous phrase with identical meaning and usage.
Synonyms
  • Miraculously: In a way that suggests a miracle.
  • As if from nowhere: Appearing suddenly without a visible source.
  • In the blink of an eye: Happening extremely quickly.
Related Idioms
  • Like magic: Functioning with astonishing ease or effectiveness.
    • This new cleaner works like magic on stains.
  • Disappear/vanish into thin air: To disappear completely and mysteriously.
    • The documents vanished into thin air, as if by magic.
as if by magic

The old watch vanished as if by magic from the table.

Adverb
  1. in a magical manner
    • it disappeared magically

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