as in sorcery
the power to control natural forces through supernatural means
a movie about wizardry and bizarre creatures
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Recent Examples of wizardry
After a long search, HBO has found a trio of young actors to play Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley in its upcoming TV series about the magical world of witchcraft and wizardry.
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Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
Cera had reportedly been considered for the role of Jacob Kowalski, a Muggle factory worker who is introduced to the world of wizardry by protagonist Newt Scamander (Redmayne).
—Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 25 June 2025
There was lots of offensive wizardry to be viewed from Datsyuk, but also video of his staunch defensive play, responsible positioning and masterful stickwork to pickpocket opposing players.
—Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 16 May 2025
These extraordinary species must be captured to be studied — using, in amusingly stark contrast to the technological wizardry of the observational equipment, a mechanical device not unlike an arcade claw grabber — and of course die once brought to the surface.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 31 Mar. 2025
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Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
Cera had reportedly been considered for the role of Jacob Kowalski, a Muggle factory worker who is introduced to the world of wizardry by protagonist Newt Scamander (Redmayne).
—Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 25 June 2025
There was lots of offensive wizardry to be viewed from Datsyuk, but also video of his staunch defensive play, responsible positioning and masterful stickwork to pickpocket opposing players.
—Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 16 May 2025
These extraordinary species must be captured to be studied — using, in amusingly stark contrast to the technological wizardry of the observational equipment, a mechanical device not unlike an arcade claw grabber — and of course die once brought to the surface.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wizardry
Noun
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Yes, the warrior who fought wizards, ogres and various other monsters in the Roger Corman-produced 1983 sword and sorcery cult classic is back on the big screen.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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Both ancient and modern pieces are curated into exhibits about sorcery, motherhood, or high-fashion gowns.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Old New England wasn’t all scarlet letters, witchcraft trials, and theocratic socialism.—
Brian T. Allen,
National Review,
19 July 2025
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Some people, however, did take issue with the museum displaying mummified cats in a recent exhibition about witchcraft.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Apr. 2025
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The good news is that top performers’ success isn’t magic, and their communication style can be learned.—
Melody Wilding,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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In the 20 years since, the event has brought more than 217,000 people to the district to see more than 7,200 artists perform cutting-edge theater, magic, puppetry and other experimental shows.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Wizardry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wizardry. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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