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as in sorcerers
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 experts
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
a wizard at fixing cars
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as in geniuses
a very smart person
a wizard who never studied for tests
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Recent Examples of wizards
The Ringbrothers Kingpin was unveiled at the Specialty Equipment Market Association show (SEMA) in Las Vegas, which is a haven for aftermarket wizards, tuners, and auto tinkerers of all stripes.
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
Even for experienced sorceresses and wizards, chaos comes with a cost.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
Three years after their wonderfully creepy first feature film Coraline, the stop-motion wizards at Laika released this horror comedy about an 11-year-old boy who can communicate with the dead.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
Then again, even the fictional boarding school for witches and wizards in the Harry Potter series did not have a production line like Barcelona’s academy.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
They’re not confronted with wizards.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Classically trained, Yasinski is a master of the bayan, a chromatic button accordion that seemingly requires musicians who play it also be math wizards to keep track of the dizzying number of fingering positions required to perform on it.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
Fitness trackers are little magical wizards.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
No one has lived on a distant planet, in the far future, or any place where dragons or wizards rule—so, kudos to anyone who can make such realms feel truly lived in.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2025
Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
Even for experienced sorceresses and wizards, chaos comes with a cost.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
Three years after their wonderfully creepy first feature film Coraline, the stop-motion wizards at Laika released this horror comedy about an 11-year-old boy who can communicate with the dead.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
Then again, even the fictional boarding school for witches and wizards in the Harry Potter series did not have a production line like Barcelona’s academy.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
They’re not confronted with wizards.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Classically trained, Yasinski is a master of the bayan, a chromatic button accordion that seemingly requires musicians who play it also be math wizards to keep track of the dizzying number of fingering positions required to perform on it.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
Fitness trackers are little magical wizards.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
No one has lived on a distant planet, in the far future, or any place where dragons or wizards rule—so, kudos to anyone who can make such realms feel truly lived in.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wizards
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Based on Gege Akutami’s manga, the film follows Gojo Satoru and Geto Suguru, two sorcerers tasked with protecting Amanai Riko, a student chosen as the Star Plasma Vessel, while being pursued by curse users and a religious cult.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 Oct. 2025
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The sorcerers also reveal that Bruce Banner has become Infinity Hulk, a living vessel for the Infinity Stones.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Sep. 2025
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At the time, some human rights experts voiced concerns that his presidency risked backsliding on the democratic gains made since Suharto’s authoritarian regime.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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But experts warn that older cars and electric vehicles may need some extra care before hitting the road.—
Jalen Williams,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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These insightful discussions will bring together the creative geniuses behind some of the most buzzworthy shows of the season.—
Whitney Cinkala,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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Worldly readers had to wonder what really went on when the geniuses and their wives went home after dinner.—
Judith Thurman,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Yennefer is gathering mages to help get to him from all angles.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Sep. 2025
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He was investigated by the SS on the orders of Heinrich Himmler but convinced his investigators, all adepts of Deutsche Physik, that he was engaged in worthwhile teaching and research.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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But of course, for space nerds like us, lots of old, classic factions and debates pop out of this new framework.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
10 Nov. 2025
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Roberts’s pet theory is the Major Questions Doctrine, known to Supreme Court nerds as MQD.—
Noah Feldman,
Twin Cities,
6 Nov. 2025
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As individual performers, these magicians are amazing.—
Caitlin White,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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After all, the film series follows a group of street magicians — played by Eisenberg, Harrelson, Isla Fisher, and Dave Franco — who famously use tricks to steal from the wealthy.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Rosewood Amsterdam, for example, is an art gallery in its own right, with an expansive collection of more than 1,000 artworks that spotlight both new-generation talent and Dutch masters.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
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Air Mail’s fate shows that even the masters of the old form faced major headwinds when trying to navigate the new media landscape.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Wizards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wizards. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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