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
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2025
The film’s cinematographer is Urbonaitė’s friend, the prolific Lithuanian camera wizard Vytautas Katkus.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025
David Henrie returned to his role as Justin Russo, who begins working with a young wizard named Billie, and Selena Gomez pops up from time to time as Alex.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 21 Aug. 2025
Dominic McLaughlin, who will play the titular wizard in the series, and Nick Frost, who will play Rubeus Hagrid, were seen in costume in the photos from the set.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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Subramanian explained that what her team has projected isn’t as exciting or dramatic as having actual wizards working at the gears of the economy.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2025
The film’s cinematographer is Urbonaitė’s friend, the prolific Lithuanian camera wizard Vytautas Katkus.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025
David Henrie returned to his role as Justin Russo, who begins working with a young wizard named Billie, and Selena Gomez pops up from time to time as Alex.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 21 Aug. 2025
Dominic McLaughlin, who will play the titular wizard in the series, and Nick Frost, who will play Rubeus Hagrid, were seen in costume in the photos from the set.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wizard
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But on a day when Mizzou amassed 595 total yards, converted 4 of 5 fourth downs and got an excellent effort from first-year starting quarterback Beau Pribula, surrendering possession had to fill Kansas followers with a sense of dread.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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The openings can keep your feet cool or give you an excellent way to show off some eye-catching socks once the weather get cooler.—
Isis Briones,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Batman has always been skeptical of magic, but nonetheless gets drawn into an investigation that involves Constantine, Etrigan, Zatanna, Deadman, Black Orchid, and Swamp Thing, leading them all into battle with villainous sorcerer Felix Faust.—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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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
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In addition to a law degree, Lee also holds a master’s in meteorology.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Davis, 55, who originated the role of the best and most knowledgeable Charms master at Hogwarts, becomes the first actor from the blockbuster film franchise to reprise a character in the TV adaptation set for 2027 premiere.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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In a TikTok video, the owners posted charming footage showing the tiny feline's surprising genius, leaving viewers delighted and amazed at her climbing skills.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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The genius isn't in the execution details, though those matter.—
Allen Adamson,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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But if Julia’s delivery of her first child is about as wonderful as pushing a human out of your body can get — even the lighting is dreamy — her second child’s delivery is the exact opposite.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Morticia has this wonderful lighter look into the world as opposed to Wednesday.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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Welcome to lady knight fall with this romantasy about the bloody, magical bonds between a mage and his knight.—
Natalie Zutter
September 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Sep. 2025
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Since the very first edition of Shadowrun, using magic causes fatigue to a mage, called Drain, an important part of balancing magic in my mind.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Real estate experts say claiming primary residences on different mortgages at the same time is often legal and rarely prosecuted.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
6 Sep. 2025
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Typically, a peer-review process is required where multiple experts in the field provide feedback on the analysis before a publication is possible.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The first version, out October 24, will be a country record produced by Nashville wiz Jordan Lehning.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
12 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,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Wizard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wizard. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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