as in excellent
of the very best kind
a young Brit who's a wizard tennis player, although not ready for Wimbledon just yet
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in sorcerer
a person skilled in using supernatural forces
the old wizard who introduces the young naïf to a life of adventure is one of the most overworked tropes in fantasy literature
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in expert
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
a wizard at fixing cars
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in genius
a very smart person
a wizard who never studied for tests
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of wizard
Eliana Dockterman, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
The Argentine wizard turns 39 during the tournament and, while the legs have slowed, that footballing brain is as alive as ever.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
There was David Gamson, a 24-year-old electronics wizard and composer-in-training who helped to shape Cupid and Psyche 85’s extravagant layers of sampled and synthesized sound, a tapestry of iridescent edges whose startling complexity was inspired in part by his interest in classical counterpoint.
—Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 15 Feb. 2026
For years, defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo has been a wizard at designing blitzes that fool quarterbacks.
—Sam McDowell 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for wizard
Noun
This from a man who once drew thousands of fans to Trafalgar Square to catch a glimpse of the teenage wizard at a film premiere.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
The Argentine wizard turns 39 during the tournament and, while the legs have slowed, that footballing brain is as alive as ever.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
There was David Gamson, a 24-year-old electronics wizard and composer-in-training who helped to shape Cupid and Psyche 85’s extravagant layers of sampled and synthesized sound, a tapestry of iridescent edges whose startling complexity was inspired in part by his interest in classical counterpoint.
—Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 15 Feb. 2026
For years, defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo has been a wizard at designing blitzes that fool quarterbacks.
—Sam McDowell 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for wizard
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wizard
Adjective
-
Their egg dishes are excellent, the burger is top-notch and the roasted chicken, which is cooked over an open fire in the kitchen, is superb.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
-
The bralette-style cups on this dual-strap tankini top are an excellent fit for smaller chests, and the criss-crossing back is a fun touch.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
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
-
The women in the corps are swans because of a spell cast on them by a sorcerer named von Rothbart.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Grammarly's parent company was hit with a class-action lawsuit on Thursday from one of the authors quoted as an expert in its tool.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
-
Easing installation hurdles While OpenClaw has surged in popularity recently, experts have previously pointed out limitations to the AI agent's mass adoption, including a complex installation process that's challenging for nontechnical users.—
Evelyn Cheng,Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
To maximize carry-on space, take a look at this genius, stuffable travel pillow that can hold up to an extra three days’ worth of clothes (without checking a bag).—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
-
The young musical genius requested four notes from the audience and spent just a minute crafting an intricate fugue on the spot using those four notes as a theme.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
The state should leave well enough alone and let the Connecticut homeschool community educate their children in many wonderful ways.—
Nicholas Tampio,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
-
Another wonderful spot is McIntire Park, especially the Dogwood Vietnam Memorial section.—
Abby Price,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
The fantasy series follows the elf mage Frieren, who was part of a band of heroes recognized for defeating the Demon King.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
-
Interspersed throughout the main storyline, sequences depict how Trent Ikithon (Mark Strong) recruited the promising fire mage to join his magic academy, submit to painful experimentations to enhance his power, and eventually groomed him to become a Volstrucker assassin to hunt down dissidents.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Dec. 2025
Noun
-
Open positions include detention officer, recreation supervisor, certified medical assistant, psychiatrist, shift supervisor, assistant shift supervisor, master scheduler, locksmith, maintenance worker and human resource assistant.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
-
And though the grill master in you may automatically want to put a firepit or outdoor kitchen under your new corner pergola, doing so could pose a serious fire or smoke hazard.—
Melissa Minton,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Ace pianist Josh Nelson is serving as the music director and Los Angeles sax wiz Nicole McCabe will do the honors on alto.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
-
Stine, who Forbes says is dyslexic and mildly autistic, also is a math and data wiz and a formidable negotiator.—
Donnelle Eller,
Des Moines Register,
2 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Wizard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wizard. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
