Finesse and Magic

Finesse

Finesse noun - Mental skill or quickness.

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Magic and finesse are semantically related In some cases you can replace term "Magic" with "Finesse", this nouns are similar.

Nearby Words: finessed, finessing

Magic noun - The power to control natural forces through supernatural means.

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Finesse and magic are semantically related in skill topic. Sometimes you can use "Finesse" instead a noun "Magic".

Nearby Words: magical, magician, mage, magically

physical	physical finesse	physical magic
natural	natural finesse	natural magic
raw	raw finesse	raw magic
simple	simple finesse	simple magic
Other adjectives: real, little, academic.

There is a special exception in Zalasta, a wizard of such skill and practice that he can perform magic of incredible power and finesse without serving any god at all.

Source: Religion Is Magic
Harry's very good at combat magic (he admits on multiple occasions that really power, but lacks finesse), which includes massive gouts of flame, wind, and force, and while he's got some skill with magical tinkering, he'll never be any good at subtle magics.

Source: Inverse Law of Utility and Lethality
Despite having Discord's magic, he uses none of his finesse, just throwing out energy blasts and the occasional physical attack.

Source: Recap / My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic S4 E26 "Twilight's Kingdom Part 2"

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