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 expert
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
Gary Sernovitz,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Overnight, and as if by the magic of the famous wizard who inspired his name, Merlin had captivated the internet.
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ABC News,
15 June 2026
Harry Potter fans have gotten a few tastes of what's to come thanks to photos snapped on set, including a first glimpse in October at Lithgow as the wise wizard.
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Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
My old colleague Ben Morris, a statistical wizard, used to tell me that 10 games of a season generally produces enough data to have a good idea of how good a team would be.
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Kyle Wagner,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2026
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At the time, Soros, along with the financiers Julian Robertson and Michael Steinhardt, defined the public image of hedge-fund managers as investment wizards who made fortunes through huge bets, contrarian calls, iron stomachs, and a willingness to operate close to—or over—the regulatory line.
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Gary Sernovitz,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Overnight, and as if by the magic of the famous wizard who inspired his name, Merlin had captivated the internet.
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ABC News,
15 June 2026
Harry Potter fans have gotten a few tastes of what's to come thanks to photos snapped on set, including a first glimpse in October at Lithgow as the wise wizard.
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Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
My old colleague Ben Morris, a statistical wizard, used to tell me that 10 games of a season generally produces enough data to have a good idea of how good a team would be.
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Kyle Wagner,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wizard
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And with such excellent transit, there can be much greater housing density.
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His group stage has been consistently excellent without announcing itself — the kind of contribution that shows up in the table rather than the highlights.
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This is where the sorcerer’s book of spells resurfaces; James and Henry succeed in summoning a playful demon, Goomi (Trey Parker), a kind of Funko Pop!
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Of course, the commercial ends in climactic fashion, as He-Man lifts Skeletor above his head for the grand finale and the sorcerer erupts into his legendary cackle.
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Legislative expert and law professor Chris Micheli said lawmakers frequently include controversial provisions in bills during the early stages of the legislative process.
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Given the significance of the peace deal, experts said Pakistan will certainly want to leverage its mediation role for economic benefit, particularly in its dealings with allies in Washington and the Gulf.
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The market is oversaturated, and Riley is a genius for not only recognizing that but realizing that all of these new DJs are going to need lawyers to negotiate their contracts.
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Combining all the hits of a Southern breakfast (eggs, hashbrowns, sausage) into one oven-ready dish is a stroke of pure genius that lends itself to occasion brunches and morning celebrations.
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The animals, the cool weather and the wonderful people of this region made for a memorable trip.
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Bat boxes are a wonderful addition to your yard for attracting bats and giving them a safe place to live.
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This young adult fantasy follows a 16-year-old who discovers a magical attack and realizes this new world of demons and mages has a connection to her mother’s death.
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Or this one, where the mage Nic Cage totes Herman Hesse’s Siddhartha.
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While theology and ministry studies were designated as nonprofessional, the master of divinity degree often pursued by eventual pastors or ministers does retain professional status.
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In one mega master in San Antonio, Texas, out of the 175 cases ordered to appear before a judge one morning, about 40 people didn’t show up, said attorney Jessica Smith Bobadilla.
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Chad Lindberg — who plays Jesse, the anti-establishment computer wiz of Dom's crew — has done everything from beloved films like October Sky (1999) to one-off roles on shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Law & Order.
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For good measure, as of Wednesday his band now includes jazz-and-way-beyond guitar wiz Julian Lage.
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“Wizard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wizard. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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