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
Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
Riders will encounter the Smurf-hating wizard Gargamel who threatens to destroy the Smurfs’ woodland village with a vine-like Flora Monstera plant.
—Brady MacDonald, Boston Herald, 19 Jan. 2025
Colombian wizard James Rodriguez is a free agent after parting company with Rayo Vallecano in Spain.
—Phil Hay, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Or a witch or wizard standing over a cauldron concocting life-altering potions.
—Simone Milasas, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Julia Child, southern country gentleman Justin Wilson and the Frugal Gourmet Jeff Smith have all long passed, but Chinese kitchen wizard Chef Martin Yan is still very alive at age 76, bursting with energy and cultural pride.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
Riders will encounter the Smurf-hating wizard Gargamel who threatens to destroy the Smurfs’ woodland village with a vine-like Flora Monstera plant.
—Brady MacDonald, Boston Herald, 19 Jan. 2025
Colombian wizard James Rodriguez is a free agent after parting company with Rayo Vallecano in Spain.
—Phil Hay, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Or a witch or wizard standing over a cauldron concocting life-altering potions.
—Simone Milasas, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wizard
Adjective
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With its affordable price, this coverlet is an excellent value for the quality.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Lucas Bergvall and Dejan Kulusevski are excellent at carrying the ball and driving into space.—
Jay Harris,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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To take that sort of Silver Age feel, that sort of science-fiction approach to it with gadgets, Lex [Luthor] is really a sort of sorcerer in a way.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
20 Dec. 2024
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Many attacks go unreported, as the belief in witchcraft and the desire to punish sorcerers are widespread.—
Emma Bubola,
New York Times,
24 Nov. 2024
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Also, to have that sort of co-sign and support from someone who is the master of the genre, the creator of the era, was a really nice feeling.—
Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
10 Feb. 2025
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Manfred was a master of design, and his suiting options still stand out today.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2025
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And the latest star to pull off the look is none other than actress, icon, and comedic genius Keke Palmer.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
7 Feb. 2025
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The 22-year-old’s passes for the second and third goals will live long in the memory — two deliveries of genius.—
Pol Ballús,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
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This is a debut entry and a wonderful term that’s new to me.—
Caitlin Lovinger,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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Tucci hosts the popular Tucci - The Heart of Italy show which tours the country sampling and celebrating the wonderful food that originates there.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
8 Feb. 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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On tap for the region through Saturday night are severe thunderstorms and torrential downpours that could even produce multiple tornadoes, said AccuWeather severe weather expert Guy Pearson.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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More than 150 home improvement and remodeling experts have displays at the annual three-day event hosted by the Milwaukee chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry.—
Genevieve Redsten,
Journal Sentinel,
15 Feb. 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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“Wizard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wizard. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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