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
Jeff Collins, Oc Register, 25 June 2025
Could these wizards find a way to dump Zeke Nnaji’s contract, too?
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 3 July 2025
The wizard will check whether your PC meets the requirements which are not, of course, the same as those needed to upgrade to Windows 11.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Microsoft says the enrollment wizard will start rolling out for Windows 10 users in July before a broader expansion in mid-August.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 24 June 2025
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Commercial real estate executive Michael Tucker got that advice from several clients who warned that tariff uncertainty could limit the availability of witch, wizard and monster attire this October.
—Jeff Collins, Oc Register, 25 June 2025
Could these wizards find a way to dump Zeke Nnaji’s contract, too?
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 3 July 2025
The wizard will check whether your PC meets the requirements which are not, of course, the same as those needed to upgrade to Windows 11.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Microsoft says the enrollment wizard will start rolling out for Windows 10 users in July before a broader expansion in mid-August.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wizard
Adjective
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One of the best examples is her novel Made for Love, perhaps better known as an HBO show starring the excellent Cristin Milioti.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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Aloe vera is low-maintenance, making the houseplant an excellent option for beginner houseplant owners, who don’t have much time for excessive plant care.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 July 2025
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The previous movie, released in 2021, showed how the Outworld sorcerer Shang Tsung (Chin Han) and his forces attempted to wipe out Earth's champions before the big Mortal Kombat tournament between fighters from different realms.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
17 July 2025
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Ainsworth will play Link, the young hero who battles the forces of evil from the dark sorcerer Ganon to rescue Princess Zelda and protect the magical kingdom of Hyrule.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
16 July 2025
Noun
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Moore connected with Fiorito, then an Arizona State University master of fine arts student, in 2004.—
Laura Gersony,
AZCentral.com,
15 July 2025
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Prior to running The Pitt's emergency department like a pro, the master was just a med student on ER.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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There is no wild leap into genius on Something Beautiful.—
Armin Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
25 July 2025
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The genius Wagenius was an active-duty US soldier stationed at bases in South Korea and Texas.—
Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Brad Schmitt Hey there, new neighbors, and welcome back to our intro to Nashville and all the wonderful things the city has to offer you.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Happy Birthday – and may every day be another wonderful secret.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
26 July 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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Though Haack's solo show may be canceled, the design expert has been working on another special project — her very own champagne line called Clé Cachée.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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As the deadline approaches for Congress to renew the U.S. Farm Bill, agricultural experts and farmers are calling on legislators to prioritize protecting topsoil in the Midwest and throughout the country, especially as the federal government is withdrawing from conservation initiatives.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 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 29 Jul. 2025.
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