as in excellent
of the very best kind
a young Brit who's a wizard tennis player, although not ready for Wimbledon just yet
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as in sorcerer
a person skilled in using supernatural forces
the old wizard who introduces the young naïf to a life of adventure is one of the most overworked tropes in fantasy literature
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as in expert
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
a wizard at fixing cars
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as in genius
a very smart person
a wizard who never studied for tests
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Recent Examples of wizard
Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 28 May 2026
Warm up those wands, wizards, because the world of Harry Potter is hoping to cast a marketing spell over the metro area this summer.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Following the first teaser for Harry Potter in March, which became the most-watched in HBO and HBO Max history, the new promo features a look at the titular boy wizard hitting the quidditch field.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 24 May 2026
He was aided by 911 mechanical wizard and fellow artist Greg Anagnostopoulos.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 20 May 2026
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At the same time, fencing is also touting is status as an Ivy League favorite, a discipline that has historically appealed to artists and egghead-y types including engineers, architects, finance and technical wizards, as well as artists.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 28 May 2026
Warm up those wands, wizards, because the world of Harry Potter is hoping to cast a marketing spell over the metro area this summer.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Following the first teaser for Harry Potter in March, which became the most-watched in HBO and HBO Max history, the new promo features a look at the titular boy wizard hitting the quidditch field.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 24 May 2026
He was aided by 911 mechanical wizard and fellow artist Greg Anagnostopoulos.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wizard
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Marquinhos — Brazil/PSG The grizzled leader of PSG’s excellent defence occupies a similar role for Brazil, and his partnership with Gabriel will be the foundation for any deep World Cup run.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Watts got another excellent chance in the waning seconds, but the Patriots defense forced the shot to go wide.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
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Of course, the commercial ends in climactic fashion, as He-Man lifts Skeletor above his head for the grand finale and the sorcerer erupts into his legendary cackle.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
3 June 2026
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In the first Mortal Kombat film, Outworld sorcerer Shang Tsung (Chin Han) seeks to eliminate Earth's champions ahead of the ultimate tournament between realms.—
Nigel Smith,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Big Think+ classes feature world-class experts teaching the topics that matter most, from leadership and innovation to personal growth and health and wellness.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 June 2026
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Nonetheless, Ossoff will have to appeal to independents, who will decide the outcome, according to Charles Bullock, a University of Georgia political science professor and expert on Southern politics.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Most of us are slaves to Teams in our day jobs, and the inclusion of the call tone is a work of sadistic (and entirely on-brand) genius.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Even fewer still can remember how a 17-year-old Pelé captured the hearts of a nation with his genius in 1958.—
Emile Nuh,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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The campsite is a budget-friendly way to spend a few nights in the area, a wonderful addition given the more luxe vibe of the other spaces that makes this property feel like a real community.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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But in general, working with Tim is just wonderful.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
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The movie is adapted from the French novel of the same name (Le mage du Kremlin, in French) by author Giuliano de Empoli and casts Paul Dano as a fictional character named Vadim Baranov, who assists Putin in his rise to the center of Russia's government.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Interspersed throughout the main storyline, sequences depict how Trent Ikithon (Mark Strong) recruited the promising fire mage to join his magic academy, submit to painful experimentations to enhance his power, and eventually groomed him to become a Volstrucker assassin to hunt down dissidents.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Dec. 2025
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As Photay, Shornstein—a master synthesist and producer—flits between atmospheric house, dubby breakbeat workouts, and chirping electro funk, building his songs’ arrangements into strange, angular shapes.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
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Your newest home automation systems will come equipped with sensors and jazzy master controls on an iPad.—
Jill Kargman,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2026
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How about utility wiz Brice Matthews.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Goldblum, 73, appeared as tech wiz David Levinson in Independence Day and later in the sequel.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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“Wizard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wizard. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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