as in sorcery
the power to control natural forces through supernatural means
a movie about wizardry and bizarre creatures
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Recent Examples of wizardry
Legendary status was initially bestowed on Dalglish in recognition of his wizardry with a ball at his feet.
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James Pearce, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Alcaraz needed to pull out some of his usual wizardry to beat Djokovic.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Best call Offensive coordinator and then interim Coach Bobby Petrino was in his bag of offensive wizardry at many points throughout the season, but one cool play stands out more than others.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 31 Dec. 2025
As the 95-year-old prepares to step down as CEO of conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway at the end of this year, many are hailing his financial wizardry.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 14 Dec. 2025
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James Pearce, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Alcaraz needed to pull out some of his usual wizardry to beat Djokovic.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Best call Offensive coordinator and then interim Coach Bobby Petrino was in his bag of offensive wizardry at many points throughout the season, but one cool play stands out more than others.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 31 Dec. 2025
As the 95-year-old prepares to step down as CEO of conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway at the end of this year, many are hailing his financial wizardry.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 14 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wizardry
Noun
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In a feat of sorcery that should have other sandwich makers crying in their beer, the ciabatta roll here is tender and comparatively thin.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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She was found guilty of heresy and sorcery in 1441.—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The story then sees Evelina torn between her romantic feelings for Alaric, her duties to help the sick and her roots in witchcraft.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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During Elizabeth Jackson’s trial, Jorden argued that Mary’s afflictions had nothing to do with witchcraft.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The two lead characters are members of fictional species living in a land known as The Valley with a bit of magic.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
4 May 2026
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For the Walt Disney Company’s most loyal fans, the pursuit of magic can come with a five-figure credit-card bill.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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“Wizardry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wizardry. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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