sorcerer
noun
sor·cer·er
ˈsȯr-sə-rər 
ˈsȯrs-rər
Examples of sorcerer in a Sentence
a sorcerer who used his power for evil ends
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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.
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Nigel Smith, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Indeed, the sequel to the fan-favorite 1998 film, in which Bullock and Kidman play sister sorcerers, will hit theaters this September.
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An odder explanation involves sorcerers (koldunï-arbui) and sacrifices.
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Musing about unintended consequences, Oosterhoff mentioned the myth of Pandora’s box and Goethe’s tale of the sorcerer’s apprentice.
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Nigel Smith, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Indeed, the sequel to the fan-favorite 1998 film, in which Bullock and Kidman play sister sorcerers, will hit theaters this September.
—Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 2 May 2026
An odder explanation involves sorcerers (koldunï-arbui) and sacrifices.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Musing about unintended consequences, Oosterhoff mentioned the myth of Pandora’s box and Goethe’s tale of the sorcerer’s apprentice.
—Charles Lane, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sorcerer
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“Sorcerer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sorcerer. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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sorcerer
noun
sor·cer·er
ˈsȯrs-(ə-)rər
: a person who practices sorcery : wizard
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