as in sorcerer
a person skilled in using supernatural forces
attributed the storms to a clash of wills between the two most powerful magi in the land
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Recent Examples of magus
For years Johnson, the disheveled political magus, was the golden boy of Britain's Conservative Party.
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Sam Kiley, CNN, 30 June 2022
But other students are there for Wittgenstein the sage, the magus, the riddler—the man who left Russell bewildered by a turn to mysticism at the end of a book that was supposed to be about logic.
—Nikhil Krishnan, The New Yorker, 9 May 2022
Auden’s father, George Augustus Auden, was a physician and an early reader of Freud; the young poet saw himself also as a healer, though in a rather different mode, less an M.D. than a magus.
—Alan Jacobs, Harper’s Magazine , 27 Apr. 2022
His face is framed by voluminous graying locks; his loose robes recall those of a medieval magus.
—Edward Rothstein, WSJ, 21 Mar. 2022
Sam Kiley, CNN, 30 June 2022
But other students are there for Wittgenstein the sage, the magus, the riddler—the man who left Russell bewildered by a turn to mysticism at the end of a book that was supposed to be about logic.
—Nikhil Krishnan, The New Yorker, 9 May 2022
Auden’s father, George Augustus Auden, was a physician and an early reader of Freud; the young poet saw himself also as a healer, though in a rather different mode, less an M.D. than a magus.
—Alan Jacobs, Harper’s Magazine , 27 Apr. 2022
His face is framed by voluminous graying locks; his loose robes recall those of a medieval magus.
—Edward Rothstein, WSJ, 21 Mar. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magus
Noun
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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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Based on Gege Akutami’s manga, the film follows Gojo Satoru and Geto Suguru, two sorcerers tasked with protecting Amanai Riko, a student chosen as the Star Plasma Vessel, while being pursued by curse users and a religious cult.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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With Istredd’s sacrifice on the other side of the portal complete, Yennefer’s army teleports behind Vilgefortz, and with the advantage lost, the mage retreats to fight another day.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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Separated from his lover, Yennefer (Anya Chalotra) and his adoptive daughter, Ciri (Freya Allan), Geralt has been severely injured by the evil mage Vilgefortz (Mahesh Jadu).—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After all, the film series follows a group of street magicians — played by Eisenberg, Harrelson, Isla Fisher, and Dave Franco — who famously use tricks to steal from the wealthy.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Miles the magician Since her arrival in Fort Worth, Miles has brought the same flair and showmanship on the court that helped make her one of the biggest names in college basketball.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Oct. 2025
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Filming has been ongoing for months in the UK on the Harry Potter series, which will star Dominic McLaughlin as the titular Hogwarts wizard.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Ringbrothers Kingpin was unveiled at the Specialty Equipment Market Association show (SEMA) in Las Vegas, which is a haven for aftermarket wizards, tuners, and auto tinkerers of all stripes.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Magus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magus. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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