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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)
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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
Noun
Edelman was a Wall Street wizard who taught a course at Columbia Business School called Corporate Raiding—The Art of War. — Michael Douglas, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026 While Star Wars might be known for laser swords and space wizards, it's always been about weird little dudes doing even weirder things. — Hayes Madsen, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026 View gallery - 3 images There was a time when intelligent rings were what your level-three wizard wore in a Dungeons and Dragons campaign. — New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2026 For the seventh year, there will be costumes, quests and magic for every wizard, witch and muggle. — Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 23 Sep. 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
  • Williams aims to help build a county government that works for everyday people by lowering the cost of living, delivering excellent county services and protecting fundamental rights.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Nikko Remigio’s reputation as a return man isn’t splashy plays, but rather excellent ball security.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of excellent
Noun
  • And instead of Mary Jane or Ned Leeds from the MCU, Peter is joined by his friends Nico Minoru, who has mystical sorcerer abilities, and Harry Osborne, the rich son of Norman.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of sorcerer
Noun
  • They are usually still protected by maternal antibodies, experts say.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The Rockefeller Foundation has just published a policy proposal – developed in partnership with leading experts – that details how a Growth and Investment Reset could work.
    — Masood Ahmed, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of expert
Noun
  • The Big Bang line that made the brand a household name grew into a smash hit after its creation by the industry’s famous marketing genius, Jean-Claude Biver, in 2005.
    — Simon de Burton, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026
  • In overtime, the Rams won the toss and elected to defend first, a decision that soon proved to be genius by coach Sean McVay.
    — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of genius
Adjective
  • Bruna is fantastic, and Alison is a wonderful producer with a great eye.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026
  • It is carefully crafted and wincingly sincere, a wonderful conversion of inversions.
    — Samuel Hyland, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 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
  • Named the After Series, Anastassiades drew inspiration from Danish masters like Kaare Klint and Poul Kjærholm.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • After graduating, Tatham went to UCLA for a masters in architecture.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of master
Noun
  • Whether the Polish robotics wiz is following in the self-serving footsteps of Sam Altman remains to be seen.
    — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 9 Sep. 2026
  • 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
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“Wizard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wizard. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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