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
When supernatural events threaten the town of Owl’s Hollow, Charlie, the owner of the local spell shop, and Fitz, a mage business mogul, must put their rivalry aside to save the magical enclave.
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Ashley Poston, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Nearby, pixelated foxes darted between guests—each one logged in from across the world, dressed in custom skins as forest druids and rogue mages.
—Margaux Blanchard, Wired News, 7 May 2025
In addition, some mages have a unique ability tied to their soul, called a Codex.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Metaphor ReFantazio takes place in a fantasy kingdom after a powerful and cunning mage murders the realm’s king.
—Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024
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Ashley Poston, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Nearby, pixelated foxes darted between guests—each one logged in from across the world, dressed in custom skins as forest druids and rogue mages.
—Margaux Blanchard, Wired News, 7 May 2025
In addition, some mages have a unique ability tied to their soul, called a Codex.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Metaphor ReFantazio takes place in a fantasy kingdom after a powerful and cunning mage murders the realm’s king.
—Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mage
Noun
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Batman has always been skeptical of magic, but nonetheless gets drawn into an investigation that involves Constantine, Etrigan, Zatanna, Deadman, Black Orchid, and Swamp Thing, leading them all into battle with villainous sorcerer Felix Faust.—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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For his part, He-Man has a team that includes Battlecat, Man-at-Arms, the sorcerer Orko, Teela, and, uh… Fisto.—
Will Harris,
EW.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Back on the balcony, the magician was doing his best to charm basketball players Devin Booker and Jordan Clarkson with card tricks.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Happel and his team plan to host a diverse range of local and national acts, from punk and metal to rock en español and touring legends, as well as magicians, stand-ups, burlesque dancers, neo-circus acts and more.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This rendition of the beloved franchise follows the Smurfs on a mission to save Papa Smurf, who was stolen by evil wizards Razamel and Gargamel.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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Look for an enrollment wizard through notifications and in Settings, Microsoft says.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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Kidman, as well as original co-star Sandra Bullock, will both reprise their roles as sisters Sally and Gillian Owens, who descend from a storied lineage of witches.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
13 Sep. 2025
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Montgomery played Samantha Stephens, a charming witch attempting to live a normal suburban life with her mortal husband.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Mage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mage. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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