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

Example Sentences

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Coca-Cola’s KO 5.78%increase; green up pointing triangle new Chief Executive Henrique Braun has a magic number: 1.25.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

"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

Simon King, the BBC's lead weather presenter, says 15C tends to be the magic number.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2025

To conquer Spassky and become World Champion, he’d always needed to collect 12½ points, and a win would get him to that magic number.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

magic number

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