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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It has not been confirmed whether The Legend of Zelda movie will be based on a single game from the franchise or inspired by the overall story of Link saving Princess Zelda and the land of Hyrule from the evil sorcerer Ganon.
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Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 7 Dec. 2025
Will’s sorcerer turn and Kali’s return aren’t the only big surprises of the final season so far, with Lord Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower) showing up to abduct as many Hawkins’ children as possible in the closing moments of episode four, among other brutal developments.
—Josh Wigler, HollywoodReporter, 27 Nov. 2025
The biggest difference between a wizard and a sorcerer is that a wizard develops their magic through study, while a sorcerer’s abilities are innate.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2025
With the launch of the Culling Game in the aftermath, 10 colonies from across Japan are transformed into dens of curses as part of a plot orchestrated by the most wicked sorcerer in history, Noritoshi Kamo.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
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Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 7 Dec. 2025
Will’s sorcerer turn and Kali’s return aren’t the only big surprises of the final season so far, with Lord Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower) showing up to abduct as many Hawkins’ children as possible in the closing moments of episode four, among other brutal developments.
—Josh Wigler, HollywoodReporter, 27 Nov. 2025
The biggest difference between a wizard and a sorcerer is that a wizard develops their magic through study, while a sorcerer’s abilities are innate.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2025
With the launch of the Culling Game in the aftermath, 10 colonies from across Japan are transformed into dens of curses as part of a plot orchestrated by the most wicked sorcerer in history, Noritoshi Kamo.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Sorcerer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sorcerer. Accessed 9 Dec. 2025.
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sorcerer
noun
sor·cer·er
ˈsȯrs-(ə-)rər
: a person who practices sorcery : wizard
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