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as in sorcerer
a person skilled in using supernatural forces
the magician was able to summon the birds of the air and the beasts of the field with a simple spell
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as in conjurer
one who practices tricks and illusions for entertainment
the famous magician's signature trick was pulling a rabbit out of a hat
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Recent Examples of magician
The hedge funder, who was a professional magician in his youth, felt the hairs go up on the back of his neck—now that was a magic trick.
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Josh Condon, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
And now the magician — real name: John van der Put — has revealed his latest trick: cloning the beloved Chihuahua who died in November.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 31 Dec. 2024
The novel, about two rival magicians trying to alter 19th-century Britain with their craft, would go on to sell 4 million copies.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Joe Burrow continues to be a magician on third down.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 28 Dec. 2024
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Josh Condon, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
And now the magician — real name: John van der Put — has revealed his latest trick: cloning the beloved Chihuahua who died in November.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 31 Dec. 2024
The novel, about two rival magicians trying to alter 19th-century Britain with their craft, would go on to sell 4 million copies.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Joe Burrow continues to be a magician on third down.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 28 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magician
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The 2017 film from director Nikolaj Arcel introduces audiences to Jake Chambers (Tom Taylor), a troubled teenager plagued by visions of a mysterious tower, a malevolent sorcerer and a lone gunslinger.Travis Bean, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Belief in sorcery is widespread, though not everyone who believes sorcerers exist approves of the lynchings.Emma Bubola, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
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But when two strangers arrive, the once-invincible conjurer’s powers weaken, leaving the town in danger.Lizz Schumer, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Goth Shakira is an Aquarian digital conjurer and Queen of Pentacles divining in Los Angeles.Goth Shakira, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Who's the mage whose major itinerary is making all Oz merrier?Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 25 Nov. 2024
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This May 24, 2021 mage provided by the South Carolina Department of Corrections shows Susan Smith.CBS News, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
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The 38-year-old offensive wizard led the No. 1 scoring offense in the NFL during the regular season at 33.2 points per game.Vincent Frank, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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The software's setup wizard asks about income first and then moves on to credits, deductions, and taxes.PCMAG, PCMAG, 2 Jan. 2025
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Linda Woolverton’s first script was a straight film adaptation; a small part of the mix was the origin story of two witches of Oz, Glinda the Good Witch and Elphaba the Wicked Witch of the West.Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 10 Jan. 2025
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The name comes from a badge one of the women have depicting a witch with weapons, though the women say the name isn't important.Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Magician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magician. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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