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
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.
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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
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
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With three new magicians, plus the returns of Caplan and Mark Ruffalo’s Dylan (in a brief cameo), the Four Horsemen become eight by the end of the movie.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
23 Nov. 2025
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How exactly did a movie about magicians, of all things, become a true Hollywood success story?—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
15 Nov. 2025
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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
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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
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Who were the ad wizards who came up with that one?—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2026
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The growing popularity of Etsy witches is what caught the attention of Rohit Thawani, 44, who works at an advertising agency in Los Angeles.—
Pilar Melendez,
NBC news,
26 Dec. 2025
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In Chiloé Island, Chile, NPR's Michele Kelemen noticed many stores selling images of witches.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
18 Dec. 2025
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“Sorcerers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sorcerers. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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