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
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.
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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
In Jujutsu Kaisen, heroic jujutsu sorcerers wage war against demonic creatures called curses and the curse users, who wield jujutsu powers for evil.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2026
Wizards are reliant on preparation, whereas sorcerers can summon their talent at will.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2025
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
The sorcerers also reveal that Bruce Banner has become Infinity Hulk, a living vessel for the Infinity Stones.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Sep. 2025
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
In Jujutsu Kaisen, heroic jujutsu sorcerers wage war against demonic creatures called curses and the curse users, who wield jujutsu powers for evil.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2026
Wizards are reliant on preparation, whereas sorcerers can summon their talent at will.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2025
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
The sorcerers also reveal that Bruce Banner has become Infinity Hulk, a living vessel for the Infinity Stones.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sorcerers
Noun
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The first Mistborn trilogy of books centered on metal-using magicians who attempt to overthrow a despotic empire.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Jan. 2026
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That group did just that Saturday against Allen, one of the game’s great players and great late-game magicians, and did it in a style that Payton had been begging for for weeks.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
18 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
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Yennefer is now spearheading a new alliance of mages and elves operating out of The Lodge.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Only the best of the bat-to-ball wizards can build a career in the majors.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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Everything culminates in a climactic scene in the Shrieking Shack, where the truth about the two Animagi (wizards who can turn into animals) is revealed, plus Sirius Black (Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù) comes clean as a friend of Harry’s parents who can also turn into a black dog.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There’s literal witches and second sight in his plays.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Feb. 2026
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Though complete opposites — Ava is from a small town and Lauren comes from the wealthy Cambridge family — the two girls form a bond when they’re both recruited into the Lilith Society, a historic secret group for witches.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Sorcerers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sorcerers. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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