WIZARDRY Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

wizardry

noun

ˈwi-zər-drē

Definition of wizardry

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 With some mathematical wizardry, the researchers described a periodic surface whose elements capture discrete components of polarized wavefronts. — IEEE Spectrum, 18 June 2026 Through two-and-a-half seasons, there have been a few thrills and plenty of VFX wizardry, but little innovation in storytelling or relevance. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 June 2026 Watch this wizardry in action in our Broccoli and Chicken Sausage Pasta and Tortellini and Garden Vegetable Bake. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026 Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman do some of the best work of their careers in the central roles, but this is mostly remembered for Nolan’s technical and screenwriting wizardry, especially a last-act twist that’s unforgettable. — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for wizardry

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Noun

Now, the sorcery of the dance floor is that this is never happening to only one dancer.

— Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
After graduating, Papadopoulos took classes at Hunter College, bonding with classmates over sword and sorcery movies.

— Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of sorcery

Noun

In the Middle Ages, Vocelle writes that cats become closely associated with witchcraft, which allowed for men to more widely abuse both women and the animals.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
So, while magic may be experiencing a resurgence, in many ways, witchcraft is still on trial.

— Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of witchcraft

Noun

The final snap the Chiefs took Sunday won them a football game, a 33-30 overtime victory against the Colts, with the kind of late-game magic reminiscent of some pretty good years for the organization.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
But whereas The Holdovers’s Paul Hunham despises his lazy, pampered students, The Debut’s Jerry Blankenbuehler has a determination to summon theatrical magic out of his meager cast.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026

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