as in excellent
of the very best kind
a young Brit who's a wizard tennis player, although not ready for Wimbledon just yet
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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
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as in master
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
a wizard at fixing cars
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as in genius
a very smart person
a wizard who never studied for tests
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Recent Examples of wizard
Otto Rabe, The Enquirer, 9 July 2025
The series, which released three movies between 2016 and 2022, followed Newt's run-ins with the evil wizard Grindelwald and Albus Dumbledore's (Jude Law) efforts to confront the villain across the world in the 1920s and 1930s.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 8 July 2025
Much of Superman's second act is spent inside a 'pocket dimension' used by Lex Luthor and his LuthorCorp scientists and tech wizards.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 17 July 2025
The company announced a TV series based on all seven books about the boy wizard written by J.K. Rowling.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 July 2025
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At his custom guitar shop, the guitar-building process takes 40-50 hours and a whole team of wizards.
—Otto Rabe, The Enquirer, 9 July 2025
The series, which released three movies between 2016 and 2022, followed Newt's run-ins with the evil wizard Grindelwald and Albus Dumbledore's (Jude Law) efforts to confront the villain across the world in the 1920s and 1930s.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 8 July 2025
Much of Superman's second act is spent inside a 'pocket dimension' used by Lex Luthor and his LuthorCorp scientists and tech wizards.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 17 July 2025
The company announced a TV series based on all seven books about the boy wizard written by J.K. Rowling.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wizard
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In addition to a monthly newsletter covering retirement planning regulations, IRA advisers Ed Slott and Co. also offer an excellent monthly newsletter covering Social Security issues, written by Heather Schreiber.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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Have Real Deal Barbecue Named on Yelp’s 2024 list of the Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S., Jim’s Smokin’ Que earned high praise for its delicious smoked meats and excellent accompaniments.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 Aug. 2025
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Transformed into a swan by the evil sorcerer Rothbart, Odette and Siegfried's love faces an impossible battle against dark forces.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
22 July 2025
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What If Every Company Had a Chief Imagination Officer? Imagine a world where executives aren’t just spreadsheet sorcerers but story carriers.—
Stephanie Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2025
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Rihanna has long been the master of maternity fashion.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
8 Aug. 2025
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The former Florida Gator, entrepreneur, and master’s student returns to elite after her final season in the NCAA.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In a genius move, Ortega and her stylist, Enrique Melendez, chose a dress for her Late Night With Seth Meyers appearance that’s a deconstructed take on a corset, combining plenty of seedy bordello elements: intentional stains, ripped hems, and straps askew.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
5 Aug. 2025
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By the way, don’t even think of trying to put one over on these evil geniuses.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Caring, smart and fun with a wonderful calming Zen demeanor.—
Lauren Huff Published,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Preserving history is wonderful, but so is safety. — Mary Ellen Stepowany, Baltimore Add your voice: Respond to this piece or other Sun content by submitting your own letter.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Aug. 2025
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What Happened in The Witcher Season 3 Ending? The Witcher Season 3 ends with Geralt, Ciri, and Yennefer all separated after being defeated by the mage Vilgefortz.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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Try, try again Speaking of classes, the eight options here tend to fall into the usual archetypes for this kind of action-adventure game: the tank, the mage, the defensive specialist, the dextrous dodger, etc.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2025
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There are many creative ways to squeeze more walking into your day, experts said.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
14 Aug. 2025
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Millennial fashion expert and stylist Samantha Dawn told Newsweek that fashion has always recycled trends, but newer generations are experiencing them for the first time while millennials and Gen Xers have already been through them.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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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,
5 Aug. 2025
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Creative wiz Michael Lasswell has built an entire rustic cabin farmhouse set design, complete with hidden secret reveals for the audience.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2025
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“Wizard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wizard. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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