as in sorcerer
a person skilled in using supernatural forces
an ancient tale of a mage who made lush gardens grow in the desert
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Recent Examples of mage
Who's the mage whose major itinerary is making all Oz merrier?
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Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 25 Nov. 2024
This May 24, 2021 mage provided by the South Carolina Department of Corrections shows Susan Smith.
—CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
Patrons come to experience deeply imagined lore of mages and elves within a movie set-like atmosphere.
—Eric Webb, Austin American-Statesman, 12 June 2024
Granted, Prophecy is yet another chapter of Hollywood’s infatuation with IP, but it’s also yielded a lavish little soap opera where Emily Watson is a super-powered leader of an all-female finishing school for young intergalactic mages.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
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Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 25 Nov. 2024
This May 24, 2021 mage provided by the South Carolina Department of Corrections shows Susan Smith.
—CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
Patrons come to experience deeply imagined lore of mages and elves within a movie set-like atmosphere.
—Eric Webb, Austin American-Statesman, 12 June 2024
Granted, Prophecy is yet another chapter of Hollywood’s infatuation with IP, but it’s also yielded a lavish little soap opera where Emily Watson is a super-powered leader of an all-female finishing school for young intergalactic mages.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mage
Noun
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Yewande is a shortbread sorcerer, ever coaxing new flavors, shapes and colors from her exquisite, buttery dough.—
Melissa Clark,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Gunn described his vision for Luthor as a sorcerer of science, not necessarily a mad one.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
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In the end, Rhodes officially inducts the four magicians into The Eye and becomes their handler for all future performances.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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From musicians to magicians, comedians to contortionists, dance troops, sword swallowers, dog acts and guys dressing up in weird costumes, there’s a surprise around every corners.—
Rosemary Rossi,
Variety,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Epic Universe is populated with monsters, wizards, dragons and little guys named Mario and Luigi.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 June 2025
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There are four shops where aspiring wizards and curious muggles can check out — wizarding gear shop Les Galeries Mirifiques, candy shop K. Rammelle, wand shop Baguettes Magique and Ministry of Magic giftshop Tour En Floo.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The film, which hits theaters on Nov. 21, continues the epic story of the witches of Oz, Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande).—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
5 June 2025
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To punish Elphaba, Madame Morrible (Michelle Yeoh’s weather witch) comes up with the bright idea of making a big ol’ tornado.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
21 May 2025
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“Mage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mage. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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