Synonyms of wizard
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Noun
He is a wizard at math.
the old wizard who introduces the young naïf to a life of adventure is one of the most overworked tropes in fantasy literature
Adjective
a young Brit who's a wizard tennis player, although not ready for Wimbledon just yet
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Sam McDowell 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
That was until April 2016, when Universal Studios Hollywood unveiled its own 200-foot-tall Hogwarts castle inspired by the beloved wizard.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The behind-the-scenes footage of the series, some of it previously unaired, allows viewers to see Walsh’s full range — erudite professor, taskmaster, West Coast offense wizard and comic cut-up.
—Daniel Brown, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
In three short years, Webb, who played in the NFL as recently as 2022, has forged a reputation as an offensive wizard, and quarterback whisperer.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
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Noun
For years, defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo has been a wizard at designing blitzes that fool quarterbacks.
—Sam McDowell 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
That was until April 2016, when Universal Studios Hollywood unveiled its own 200-foot-tall Hogwarts castle inspired by the beloved wizard.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The behind-the-scenes footage of the series, some of it previously unaired, allows viewers to see Walsh’s full range — erudite professor, taskmaster, West Coast offense wizard and comic cut-up.
—Daniel Brown, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
In three short years, Webb, who played in the NFL as recently as 2022, has forged a reputation as an offensive wizard, and quarterback whisperer.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
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“Wizard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wizard. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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