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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 genii
a very smart person
a wizard who never studied for tests
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Recent Examples of wizards
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.
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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
This rendition of the beloved franchise follows the Smurfs on a mission to save Papa Smurf, who was stolen by evil wizards Razamel and Gargamel.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Mentor Students In Underserved Communities Create a mentorship program where tech wizards guide students in underserved communities.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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
This rendition of the beloved franchise follows the Smurfs on a mission to save Papa Smurf, who was stolen by evil wizards Razamel and Gargamel.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Mentor Students In Underserved Communities Create a mentorship program where tech wizards guide students in underserved communities.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 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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Analysts and financial experts have observed this growing trend among younger clients navigating the complexities of financial planning.—
Mark Davis,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Several experts highlighted the importance of not blindly relying on AI outputs.—
Tharin Pillay,
Time,
21 Oct. 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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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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Between them, the gangly mods kept alive the fading tradition of feuding musical geniuses, a path that Paul McCartney and John Lennon had paved before them.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
28 Aug. 2025
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Remove their obsessions, and the two magicians have little personality.—
Kirk Honeycutt,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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Entertaining performance Performers can run the gamut from cultural dancers celebrating a couple’s heritage to magicians to even a specialized singer.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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Gibbs has worked taught and performed African dance for the past 30 years and traveled to West African villages to learn from the masters.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
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After giving a peek at her family, Eilish ran with a handheld camcorder linked to the big screen, showing her polo-wearing band and the soundboard masters stationed below the risers.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
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This show explores the titular shadowy organization, featured in both existing shows and many of Rice’s books, that tracks and controls vampires, witches, and other supernatural creatures around the world.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Oct. 2025
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Hocus Pocus is a Disney movie about teens who accidentally resurrect a trio of witches.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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This multi-day gathering invites spiritual leaders, renowned scholars and creative thinkers from around the world to engage in a thoughtful and insightful dialogue on pressing social issues.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Critics, including legal scholars and lawmakers, argue the campaign violates international law by targeting civilians without due process.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Wizards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wizards. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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