sorcerers

noun

plural of sorcerer
as in magicians
a person skilled in using supernatural forces a sorcerer who used his power for evil ends

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Recent Examples of sorcerers But that apprehension is directed toward monsters, goddesses, sorcerers, and nymphs. — Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 16 July 2026 Indeed, the sequel to the fan-favorite 1998 film, in which Bullock and Kidman play sister sorcerers, will hit theaters this September. — Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 2 May 2026 An odder explanation involves sorcerers (koldunï-arbui) and sacrifices. — Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026 The land of sorcerers, dragons and savagery played out across eight gripping series, drawing millions of viewers into the fictional worlds of Westeros, Essos, and beyond. — Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026 For the most part, the initial sorcerers who make agentic AI a workplace standard will be chief information officers, chief technology officers, and businesspeople who have a deep understanding of technology. — Bipul Sinha, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026 These sorcerers combat monstrous manifestations of negative human emotion, known as Curses, using a parallel energy source called Cursed Energy. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 Candlemass broke new ground for histrionics in metal, but their best songs were about demons, sorcerers, and witches. — Brad Sanders, Pitchfork, 17 Jan. 2026 The Marvel Cinematic Universe (2011 - present) With its sorcerers, gods, and talking raccoons, the MCU doesn't usually get too hung up on academic rigor. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 12 Jan. 2026
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  1. magicians
  2. mages
  3. wizards
  4. witches
Noun
  • The performances, featuring everything from card tricks and mentalism to sword swallowing, will showcase a rotating cast of magicians who may be early in their careers but have big aspirations.
    — Lizzie Hyman, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
  • The restaurant’s cliff divers, magicians, puppeteers and roving performers have been bargaining with management for more than a year, after officially voting to unionize in November 2024.
    — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 9 July 2026
Definition of magicians
Noun
  • This young adult fantasy follows a 16-year-old who discovers a magical attack and realizes this new world of demons and mages has a connection to her mother’s death.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Wizards, or mages (as the group has commonly referred to Eleven), develop their powers using arcane magic to cast powerful spells.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2025
Definition of mages
Noun
  • Their quest pits them against wizards, monsters, dragons, and a sinister conspiracy in a lighthearted fantasy adventure inspired by the tabletop RPG.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • After climbing the Azkaban Escape Tower to the top, repel-style, young wizards-in-training, Clark and Emily Friscia, were ready to go home.
    — Greg Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
Definition of wizards
Noun
  • Terrifying witches who bewitch unsuspecting travelers with cursed meat.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Fortunately, Bagley’s cast doesn’t hold back in this slight but fun effort that features witches, zombies and other underground dwellers.
    — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
Definition of witches

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