as in excellent
of the very best kind
a young Brit who's a wizard tennis player, although not ready for Wimbledon just yet
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as in sorcerer
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 master
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
a wizard at fixing cars
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as in genius
a very smart person
a wizard who never studied for tests
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Recent Examples of wizard
Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 5 June 2025
Dressed in wizard garb, Sartain introduced B-movies and performed comedy skits under the show name The Uncanny Film Festival and Camp Meeting.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 20 June 2025
On a recent afternoon, comedic magician Justin Willman sits in a plush, burgundy velvet chair fit for a wizard, soaking in the gravitas of a place known for carrying sacred magic texts signed by Harry Houdini.
—Nate Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
The younger actor is one of more than a dozen cast members headed to Hogwarts, following the phenomenal success of the movies and books following the adventures of the boy wizard and his friends attending a school of magic.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 11 June 2025
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Noun
Quickly, Stick reveals that Santi has been abandoned by his father, who taught him how to be a golf wizard, undermined his confidence by perpetually criticizing him and then disappeared.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 5 June 2025
Dressed in wizard garb, Sartain introduced B-movies and performed comedy skits under the show name The Uncanny Film Festival and Camp Meeting.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 20 June 2025
On a recent afternoon, comedic magician Justin Willman sits in a plush, burgundy velvet chair fit for a wizard, soaking in the gravitas of a place known for carrying sacred magic texts signed by Harry Houdini.
—Nate Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
The younger actor is one of more than a dozen cast members headed to Hogwarts, following the phenomenal success of the movies and books following the adventures of the boy wizard and his friends attending a school of magic.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wizard
Adjective
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The hiding spot seemed like an excellent spot for avoiding the sun and potential predators, but Fowler didn't feel quite the same.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Performance has also been excellent so far compared to peers and a benchmark index.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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May 21, 2025 Jujutsu Kaisen is one of the most popular anime, and the top-selling Manga in the world about Yuji Itadori, a high school student who joins a secret group of sorcerers that fight spirits.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2025
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Alys Tanner has been condemned as a witch in 18th century New England and escapes to captain an all-female crew of sorcerers.—
Lorraine Berry,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Learn how to meal prep like a pro, create quick and nutritious grab-and-go options, and master time-saving hacks that keep you energized without the morning chaos.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 July 2025
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Upper Buffalo Land Becomes Wilderness Area Tom Foti is a master botanist and former ecologist/research chief at the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
6 July 2025
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Chairman Bang is a true visionary and a musical genius.—
Shirley Halperin,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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The greatest military on earth had the weaponry and genius to make the operation a masterful success.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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Colleagues, mentors and friends are wonderful sources of feedback.—
Kim Salem-Jackson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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These tender, buttery peas are wonderful in any number of dishes, but our new favorite just might be this black-eyed pea dip.—
Mary Claire Britton,
Southern Living,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Try, try again Speaking of classes, the eight options here tend to fall into the usual archetypes for this kind of action-adventure game: the tank, the mage, the defensive specialist, the dextrous dodger, etc.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2025
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When supernatural events threaten the town of Owl’s Hollow, Charlie, the owner of the local spell shop, and Fitz, a mage business mogul, must put their rivalry aside to save the magical enclave.—
Ashley Poston,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Brighton and Hove Albion have become experts at it.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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That could be a reason why the owners are now seeking a buyer, suggested real estate industry expert George Mack, a principal with Cresa Capital Strategies, a commercial real estate advisory firm.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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Creative wiz Michael Lasswell has built an entire rustic cabin farmhouse set design, complete with hidden secret reveals for the audience.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2025
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Visual art is not new to Martin, a wiz at one-liners who incorporates drawings in his stand-up.—
Karla Marie Sanford,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2025
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“Wizard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wizard. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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