Synonyms of wizard
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Noun
He is a wizard at math.
the old wizard who introduces the young naïf to a life of adventure is one of the most overworked tropes in fantasy literature
Adjective
a young Brit who's a wizard tennis player, although not ready for Wimbledon just yet
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Gary Sernovitz, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Overnight, and as if by the magic of the famous wizard who inspired his name, Merlin had captivated the internet.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
Nicholas Galitzine stars as the muscular hero in the new version, which also features Idris Elba as Man-at-Arms Duncan, Camila Mendes as Teela and Jared Leto as the evil wizard Skeletor.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Harry Potter fans have gotten a few tastes of what's to come thanks to photos snapped on set, including a first glimpse in October at Lithgow as the wise wizard.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
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Noun
At the time, Soros, along with the financiers Julian Robertson and Michael Steinhardt, defined the public image of hedge-fund managers as investment wizards who made fortunes through huge bets, contrarian calls, iron stomachs, and a willingness to operate close to—or over—the regulatory line.
—Gary Sernovitz, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Overnight, and as if by the magic of the famous wizard who inspired his name, Merlin had captivated the internet.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
Nicholas Galitzine stars as the muscular hero in the new version, which also features Idris Elba as Man-at-Arms Duncan, Camila Mendes as Teela and Jared Leto as the evil wizard Skeletor.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Harry Potter fans have gotten a few tastes of what's to come thanks to photos snapped on set, including a first glimpse in October at Lithgow as the wise wizard.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
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“Wizard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wizard. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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