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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
Only the best of the bat-to-ball wizards can build a career in the majors.
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Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Everything culminates in a climactic scene in the Shrieking Shack, where the truth about the two Animagi (wizards who can turn into animals) is revealed, plus Sirius Black (Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù) comes clean as a friend of Harry’s parents who can also turn into a black dog.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 Jan. 2026
Whatever uncanny floating effect Henson’s wizards put on that baby has freaked me out for decades.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 5 Dec. 2025
One of its most famous scenes is a duel between two wizards, which seems relevant to this episode’s climactic moments.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2025
One of the industry’s most prominent handbag wizards, Coca is probably best known for his work under Phoebe Philo at Celine, which became a major player in elite handbags and accessories.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 19 Nov. 2025
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.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 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
They’re not confronted with wizards.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Everything culminates in a climactic scene in the Shrieking Shack, where the truth about the two Animagi (wizards who can turn into animals) is revealed, plus Sirius Black (Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù) comes clean as a friend of Harry’s parents who can also turn into a black dog.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 Jan. 2026
Whatever uncanny floating effect Henson’s wizards put on that baby has freaked me out for decades.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 5 Dec. 2025
One of its most famous scenes is a duel between two wizards, which seems relevant to this episode’s climactic moments.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2025
One of the industry’s most prominent handbag wizards, Coca is probably best known for his work under Phoebe Philo at Celine, which became a major player in elite handbags and accessories.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 19 Nov. 2025
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.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 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
They’re not confronted with wizards.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wizards
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The land of sorcerers, dragons and savagery played out across eight gripping series, drawing millions of viewers into the fictional worlds of Westeros, Essos, and beyond.—
Connor Sturges,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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For the most part, the initial sorcerers who make agentic AI a workplace standard will be chief information officers, chief technology officers, and businesspeople who have a deep understanding of technology.—
Bipul Sinha,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Discover four lake retreats currently for sale with the luxury brokerage, and get in touch with their experts to see more.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Any benefit cuts, experts say, would more likely affect younger workers, those many years from retirement.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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Collaborative relationships are ignored, the impact of women and other minority partners dismissed, all in the interest of tidy legacies, strong sales and lone geniuses.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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History is littered with no shortage of geniuses and incredibly successful people who probably followed that mantra completely, from Napoleon to Henry Ford to you name it.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Feb. 2026
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Wizards, or mages (as the group has commonly referred to Eleven), develop their powers using arcane magic to cast powerful spells.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
26 Nov. 2025
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Yennefer is now spearheading a new alliance of mages and elves operating out of The Lodge.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 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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Now, Weir’s novels have a cult following of science nerds and casual readers alike.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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There was even that party where Rick Ross had to fend off an army of crypto nerds who were trying to scale the stage.—
Clara Molot,
Vanity Fair,
17 Mar. 2026
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Twin magicians take revenge on their abusive mother in the middle of their act.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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Guests traveling aboard Royal Caribbean's Legend of the Seas will get the opportunity to see a permanent America's Got Talent LIVE show, featuring a rotating lineup of magicians, acrobats, and singers pulled from the show and its global counterparts.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Plus, its collection extends into ancient Greek and Roman art, Asian art spanning thousands of years, and pieces by modern masters such as Picasso, Matisse, and Dalí.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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And study the professionals and masters of photography, such as Gordon Parks, Henri Cartier-Bresson and Ansel Adams.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Wizards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wizards. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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