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as in sorcerer
a person skilled in using supernatural forces
the magician was able to summon the birds of the air and the beasts of the field with a simple spell
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as in conjurer
one who practices tricks and illusions for entertainment
the famous magician's signature trick was pulling a rabbit out of a hat
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Recent Examples of magician
The hedge funder, who was a professional magician in his youth, felt the hairs go up on the back of his neck—now that was a magic trick.
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Josh Condon, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
And now the magician — real name: John van der Put — has revealed his latest trick: cloning the beloved Chihuahua who died in November.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 31 Dec. 2024
The novel, about two rival magicians trying to alter 19th-century Britain with their craft, would go on to sell 4 million copies.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Joe Burrow continues to be a magician on third down.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 28 Dec. 2024
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Josh Condon, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
And now the magician — real name: John van der Put — has revealed his latest trick: cloning the beloved Chihuahua who died in November.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 31 Dec. 2024
The novel, about two rival magicians trying to alter 19th-century Britain with their craft, would go on to sell 4 million copies.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Joe Burrow continues to be a magician on third down.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 28 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magician
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The 2017 film from director Nikolaj Arcel introduces audiences to Jake Chambers (Tom Taylor), a troubled teenager plagued by visions of a mysterious tower, a malevolent sorcerer and a lone gunslinger.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes,
7 Dec. 2024
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Belief in sorcery is widespread, though not everyone who believes sorcerers exist approves of the lynchings.—
Emma Bubola,
New York Times,
24 Nov. 2024
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But when two strangers arrive, the once-invincible conjurer’s powers weaken, leaving the town in danger.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
20 Dec. 2024
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Goth Shakira is an Aquarian digital conjurer and Queen of Pentacles divining in Los Angeles.—
Goth Shakira,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Dec. 2024
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Who's the mage whose major itinerary is making all Oz merrier?—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
25 Nov. 2024
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This May 24, 2021 mage provided by the South Carolina Department of Corrections shows Susan Smith.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Nov. 2024
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Ichiro Suzuki, a wizard of sport and style, nearly cleared both yesterday.—
Chris Branch,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Or a witch or wizard standing over a cauldron concocting life-altering potions.—
Simone Milasas,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Wicked tells the untold story of the witches of Oz.—
Nicole Fell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Jan. 2025
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Both events take place on Saturdays and Sundays. 10 of 10 Make Cocktails at the Wands and Wizards Exploratorium Let the wand choose the witch or wizard at Wands and Wizard Exploratorium.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Magician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magician. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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