wizard 1 of 2

chiefly British

wizard

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noun

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Recent Examples of wizard
Noun
Quantrill, like other prominent Confederates such as the Ku Klux Klan’s first grand wizard, Nathan Bedford Forrest, was mythologized by Confederate sympathizers. Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025 Released in 2004, the film follows Sophie, a quiet girl working in a hat shop, who finds her life thrown into turmoil when she is literally swept off her feet by a handsome but mysterious wizard named Howl. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025 But that all changes when Alex drops off Billie, a wizard-in-training, at Justin's place in hopes of him mentoring the teen. Dory Jackson, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025 Directed by Oleksandr Kirienko, the plot centers on Saint Nicholas, Santa Claus and the Ancient Spirit of Winter, who compete for the title of chief wizard of Christmas. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wizard
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Adjective
  • Iberostar Waves Quetzal Playa del Carmen, Mexico A beachfront all-inclusive Playa del Carmen resort that welcomes families with excellent children’s programming, Iberostar Waves Quetzal caters to kids and teens ages four to 17 with everything from cooking classes to science experiments.
    Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
  • The dual point of view is perfect, the banter and pacing are excellent and the cover is absolutely gorgeous.
    Audrey Goldberg Ruoff, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Newcomers include Manny Jacinto as Renato, the North Pole’s resident massage therapist and holistic healer; Dulcé Sloan as Janice, a North Pole post office clerk; and Danny Pudi as Chef Geoff, the master chef at the Fruitcake Factory.
    Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
  • On the first day of Milan Fashion Week, LVMH Métiers d’Excellence and Thélios hosted the awards ceremony of the Maestri d’Eccellenza Prize craftsmanship competition, dedicated to Italian master artisans, revealing an all-female lineup of winners.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The genius of Jim Harbaugh is rooted in simplicity.
    Daniel Popper, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
  • America’s genius has been our ability to incorporate diverse influences while maintaining our essential character.
    Kristie De Pena, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Watching his wonderful kids, Amy, Jamie and Shauna, grow up and become deeply connected to the arts and making an impact in this world has been an immense privilege.
    Michelle Satter, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Accessible by car or Amtrak’s Northeast Regional line, which offers thrice-daily service, Culpeper is a wonderful destination for a leisurely and enriching getaway.
    Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Yennefer is gathering mages to help get to him from all angles.
    Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
  • In another magical Miami tale, a broke witch who works in a spellshop and an adjunct professor who’s secretly a popular himbo mage team up to win a spellcasting reality show competition — except someone is sabotaging the contestants’ work.
    Lia Amador, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • But experts remain skeptical about Martínez’s theory of a burial connected to Taposiris Magna.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Since chimps are more like humans than cats or dogs, a unique blend of human and veterinary medicine was necessary to find the right surgical approach, experts said.
    Lauren Liebhaber, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The first version, out October 24, will be a country record produced by Nashville wiz Jordan Lehning.
    Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Pedal-steel guitar and multi-instrumental wiz David Lindley was lured away to join Jackson Browne’s band in Los Angeles, where Reid soon moved after being signed by Atlantic.
    George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025

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