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
Doncic showcased his offensive wizardry, joining Kobe Bryant, Elgin Baylor and Jerry West as the only players in Lakers history to record at least 40 points in a season 10 times.
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Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
His wizardry was displayed Sunday in fastidious massaging of volumes, sonorities and interplays, always with an undercurrent of urgency.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
Legendary status was initially bestowed on Dalglish in recognition of his wizardry with a ball at his feet.
—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
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Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
His wizardry was displayed Sunday in fastidious massaging of volumes, sonorities and interplays, always with an undercurrent of urgency.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
Legendary status was initially bestowed on Dalglish in recognition of his wizardry with a ball at his feet.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wizardry
Noun
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Individuals born with Pluto in Virgo possess sharp instincts, an eye for detail and a sorcery-like resourcefulness.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 May 2026
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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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Amid the Black Death, a pregnant healer accused of witchcraft finds refuge in a Carthusian monastery.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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Starring Vanessa Redgrave and Oliver Reed, the film tells the story of Urbain Grandier, a 17th-century Catholic priest who was burned at the stake over accusations of witchcraft.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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Let’s hope Neon can work its magic to get this film seen by a wider global audience.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
25 May 2026
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The Mamba-esque magic is in the embracing behind-the-scenes monotony, powering through it.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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“Wizardry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wizardry. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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