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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Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The behind-the-scenes footage of the series, some of it previously unaired, allows viewers to see Walsh’s full range — erudite professor, taskmaster, West Coast offense wizard and comic cut-up.
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In three short years, Webb, who played in the NFL as recently as 2022, has forged a reputation as an offensive wizard, and quarterback whisperer.
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The family rocked a Harry Potter group costume on Halloween in 2021, which saw Biel dressed as Professor McGonagall, Timberlake as Dumbledore, Silas as Potter and baby Phineas as Hedwig, the young wizard's pet owl.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
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Noun
That was until April 2016, when Universal Studios Hollywood unveiled its own 200-foot-tall Hogwarts castle inspired by the beloved wizard.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The behind-the-scenes footage of the series, some of it previously unaired, allows viewers to see Walsh’s full range — erudite professor, taskmaster, West Coast offense wizard and comic cut-up.
—Daniel Brown, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
In three short years, Webb, who played in the NFL as recently as 2022, has forged a reputation as an offensive wizard, and quarterback whisperer.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
The family rocked a Harry Potter group costume on Halloween in 2021, which saw Biel dressed as Professor McGonagall, Timberlake as Dumbledore, Silas as Potter and baby Phineas as Hedwig, the young wizard's pet owl.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
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“Wizard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wizard. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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