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
Lanee Lee, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Visiting your library in-person also grants you access to librarians, who are basically book wizards trained to sift through the overwhelming number of options and match you with the perfect read.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 21 Feb. 2025
Inside The Wizarding World of Harry Potter-Ministry of Magic, you’ll be transported to 1920s Paris, where wizards and witches live among the non-magical folk, called muggles.
—Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025
But instead of reading a tome like The Hobbit or becoming a thief or wizard in role-playing games such as Dungeons & Dragons, players sat transfixed to a monitor and tapped away at a keyboard.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 17 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The bartenders are wizards behind the bar, mixing up offbeat (yet tasty) cocktails like the Solero—think vodka, passion fruit, and cream that tastes like a tropical vacation in a glass.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Visiting your library in-person also grants you access to librarians, who are basically book wizards trained to sift through the overwhelming number of options and match you with the perfect read.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 21 Feb. 2025
Inside The Wizarding World of Harry Potter-Ministry of Magic, you’ll be transported to 1920s Paris, where wizards and witches live among the non-magical folk, called muggles.
—Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025
But instead of reading a tome like The Hobbit or becoming a thief or wizard in role-playing games such as Dungeons & Dragons, players sat transfixed to a monitor and tapped away at a keyboard.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wizard
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Additionally, having read about the extensive fabric testing conducted by Article to ensure abrasion resistance (150% more testing than industry standard!), I was reassured that this would be an excellent investment piece for our home.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
13 Mar. 2025
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Few beauty tools offer as excellent lifting benefits as the best gua sha tools.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
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Nicholas Galitzine is the sword-wielding prince while Jared Leto is on board as Skeletor, an evil sorcerer looking for secrets of the mysterious Castle Grayskull.—
Borys Kit,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Feb. 2025
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In addition to overseeing the students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Professor Dumbledore is also a powerful sorcerer, widely considered to be the greatest wizard ever.—
Rebecca Luther,
TVLine,
12 Feb. 2025
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Every master craftsman had their own tools – often specialized and always prized possessions handed down from generation to generation.—
John Sviokla,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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These successes led to her being awarded master board member status from the Illinois Association of Park Districts.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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Bernstein, an outspoken American Jewish conductor renowned for iconic compositions like West Side Story and Candide, was widely admired for his artistic genius and fervent political activism, including marching with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr during the 1960s.—
Court Stroud,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Lamar, known for his lyrical genius, is from Southern California and wanted to show the newest Laker some love.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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His leadership by example, his accomplishments on the field, his love of family, his service to our community and his dedication to excellence all herald his standing as a remarkable athlete and wonderful human being.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
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It is skillfully constructed and builds to a wonderful climax.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Mar. 2025
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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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Unlike consulting, where an expert provides recommendations, coaching ensures that leaders develop the capability to solve problems independently and sustain long-term growth.—
Gamze Acar Bayraktaroglu,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Immigration law experts spoke with NPR about the case and why Khalil's status as a green card holder is significant.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2025
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French magazine Gala — a wiz at celebrity videos on TikTok — emerged as the top media voice with $32.2 million in MIV, 92 percent of it stemming from the video-sharing platform.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
17 Oct. 2024
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When another young black musical wiz, Teddy Riley of the hip-hop group Guy and co-producer of Michael Jackson’s 1991 Dangerous album, comes to a recording studio in Virginia Beach, Williams gets his opportunity.—
Armond White,
National Review,
11 Oct. 2024
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