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He is a wizard at math.
the old wizard who introduces the young naïf to a life of adventure is one of the most overworked tropes in fantasy literature Adjective
a young Brit who's a wizard tennis player, although not ready for Wimbledon just yet
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The characters of Prince Adam, He-Man’s alter ego, dressed in a pink vest and seen by some fans as an icon for the LGBTQ+ community, and Orko, a blundering extraterrestrial wizard who helps the prince, were introduced as action figures in 1984.—Sanat Pai Raikarall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 May 2026 The books also followed Harry on his mission to stop Lord Voldemort, a dark wizard who killed his parents and wants to rule both the wizard and Muggle (non-magical) world.—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 1 May 2026 Sure, young wizard Harry Potter and his pals, Hermione and Ron, can use their magical skills to defeat the forces of evil.—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026 Neha Soi, our chief of operations, is an absolute wizard.—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wizard