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adjective

Definition of wizardnext
chiefly British
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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wizard

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noun

ˈwi-zərd How to pronounce wizard (audio)
1
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
Noun
This sequel series to Wizards of Waverly Place follows Justin Russo’s family of young wizards. — Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 12 Aug. 2026 Accompanying the drones will be a suite of musical scores and dialogue from the films, as well as a live performance by an electric violinist (dressed in a wizard’s cloak) to help amplify the soundtrack. — Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026 The character, a half-blood wizard with a famous (ahem) reputation, was previously portrayed by Kenneth Branagh in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, the second film in the blockbuster franchise. — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Aug. 2026 But then they’re interrupted by Wil Wheaton, who’s a wizard in this universe. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wizard
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wizard
  1. excellent
  2. sorcerer
  3. expert
  4. genius
  5. wonderful
  6. mage
  7. master
  8. wiz
Adjective
  • Alas, this excellent advice goes into one of Joe’s ears and out the other.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Owls are predators whose eyes are positioned on the front of their heads, giving them excellent depth perception.
    — Abigail Witmer, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of excellent
Noun
  • After one season of sorcerer play calling, offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak took the Raiders’ head coaching job.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The sorcerers, it was thought, targeted their victims by stealing bits of their hair, clothes, nails, or feces, and wrapping them in a bundle with leaves.
    — Rachel Aviv, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of sorcerer
Noun
  • These experts assign ratings after analyzing a company's financials and ability to consistently pay dividends while also seeking capital appreciation.
    — TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Leading the way in court There are dozens of cases across the country surrounding the legal status of prediction sites, and experts believe the matter will eventually be decided by the Supreme Court.
    — Marshall Cohen, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of expert
Noun
  • Parton wrote it as a forgiving farewell to Porter Wagoner, the duet partner who had helped launch her career but also tried to restrict her when her genius took her beyond their partnership.
    — Ann Powers, NPR, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Curry plays billionaire Roger Corwin, head of a communications satellite company that just happens to be a rival to the Angels’ client, software genius Eric Knox (Sam Rockwell, in another standout performance).
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of genius
Adjective
  • Nature aside, Cape Town boasts a wonderful juxtaposition of old world architecture and contemporary design across its vibrant neighborhoods.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Both films had wonderful ensembles, ingenious writing and an unmistakable sense of occasion.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of wonderful
Noun
  • Months earlier, Andy accidentally entered a magical portal, became a mage and saved the realm, but no one at home believed him.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026
  • 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.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of mage
Noun
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    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The service got its name from the original Mechanical Turk, an 18th century chess-playing robot that was actually controlled by a human chess master.
    — Annie Palmer, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of master
Noun
  • The Academy Award-winning actor sent out invitations to fete the polarizing tech wiz, who many in the filmmaking community worry could put them out of work with his artificial intelligence products.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The cinematography comes courtesy of Lithuanian camera wiz Vytautas Katkus.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026
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“Wizard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wizard. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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