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
Alcaraz needed to pull out some of his usual wizardry to beat Djokovic.
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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
The melodies are subtly beefier, and the whirlwind flights of technical death-metal wizardry get breathers.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
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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
The melodies are subtly beefier, and the whirlwind flights of technical death-metal wizardry get breathers.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wizardry
Noun
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Whatever sorcery is at work, McFadden is a writer at the top of her game—and the undisputed mistress of the psychological thriller.—
E.L. James,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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Watch On Longing for the colorful tumbling force of fantastic '80s-era sci-fi sword-and-sorcery flicks that dominated multiplexes and mom-and-pop video rental shops in the Reagan years?—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Potter franchise has captivated millions across many generations, bringing to life the idea of witchcraft and wizardry.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Unlike standard comforters, this one is specifically intended to cool you down at night, which sounds like witchcraft to me in the best way.—
Quincy Bulin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2026
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During periods of heightened solar activity, there's even a chance of spotting auroras alongside meteors, adding an extra layer of magic to the already beautiful view!—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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But the magic comes from the simple concert format, which places all of the focus on Platt and Zegler’s voices.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Wizardry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wizardry. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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