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as in sorcerers
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 experts
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
a wizard at fixing cars
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as in genii
a very smart person
a wizard who never studied for tests
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Recent Examples of wizards
There were blue wizards who were around in the North during the Second Age who went to the East.
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James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
Talk about the wizards, and the establishment of that signature LOTR character Gandalf.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
Talk about the wizards, and the establishment of that signature LOTR character Gandalf.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wizards
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Whether these sweeping changes will be enough to turn the tide remains a point of debate among experts.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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The company is preparing for Phase II trials and is in discussions with experts in India regarding the best indication for the next phase.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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This new insight into how workers and technology interact comes from BCG Henderson Institute’s recent scientific field experiment, conducted with scholars from Boston University and OpenAI’s Economic Impacts Research Team.Riccarda Joas, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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Simone’s attitude toward Judaism became a Rorschach test for scholars and critics to project their own feelings onto my aunt and her family.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
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The show was also intentional about embracing younger artists blazing new trails in the industry — from a medley with up-and-coming urban artists Eladio Carrión, Quevedo, Myke Towers, to a Spanglish performance by Joe Jonas and Ela Taubert, who is nominated for best new artist.Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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According to the Latin Recording Academy, more than 30 artists took the stage to deliver show-stopping tributes honoring the memories of key figures who made great contributions to Latin music.Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Wizards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wizards. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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