as in magicians
a person skilled in using supernatural forces
a sorcerer who used his power for evil ends
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Recent Examples of sorcerers
An odder explanation involves sorcerers (koldunï-arbui) and sacrifices.
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Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
The land of sorcerers, dragons and savagery played out across eight gripping series, drawing millions of viewers into the fictional worlds of Westeros, Essos, and beyond.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
For the most part, the initial sorcerers who make agentic AI a workplace standard will be chief information officers, chief technology officers, and businesspeople who have a deep understanding of technology.
—Bipul Sinha, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
These sorcerers combat monstrous manifestations of negative human emotion, known as Curses, using a parallel energy source called Cursed Energy.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Candlemass broke new ground for histrionics in metal, but their best songs were about demons, sorcerers, and witches.
—Brad Sanders, Pitchfork, 17 Jan. 2026
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (2011 - present) With its sorcerers, gods, and talking raccoons, the MCU doesn't usually get too hung up on academic rigor.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 12 Jan. 2026
In Jujutsu Kaisen, heroic jujutsu sorcerers wage war against demonic creatures called curses and the curse users, who wield jujutsu powers for evil.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2026
Wizards are reliant on preparation, whereas sorcerers can summon their talent at will.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2025
Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
The land of sorcerers, dragons and savagery played out across eight gripping series, drawing millions of viewers into the fictional worlds of Westeros, Essos, and beyond.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
For the most part, the initial sorcerers who make agentic AI a workplace standard will be chief information officers, chief technology officers, and businesspeople who have a deep understanding of technology.
—Bipul Sinha, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
These sorcerers combat monstrous manifestations of negative human emotion, known as Curses, using a parallel energy source called Cursed Energy.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Candlemass broke new ground for histrionics in metal, but their best songs were about demons, sorcerers, and witches.
—Brad Sanders, Pitchfork, 17 Jan. 2026
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (2011 - present) With its sorcerers, gods, and talking raccoons, the MCU doesn't usually get too hung up on academic rigor.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 12 Jan. 2026
In Jujutsu Kaisen, heroic jujutsu sorcerers wage war against demonic creatures called curses and the curse users, who wield jujutsu powers for evil.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2026
Wizards are reliant on preparation, whereas sorcerers can summon their talent at will.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sorcerers
Noun
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Or just show up to watch the parade and take in the dancers, marching band, magicians, one-woman circus variety show, and more.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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But, while watching the rugged coastline dip in and out of fjords and spiky mountains tumble down into the sea, magicians and musicals were far from my mind.—
Karen Gardiner,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Wizards, or mages (as the group has commonly referred to Eleven), develop their powers using arcane magic to cast powerful spells.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
26 Nov. 2025
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Yennefer is now spearheading a new alliance of mages and elves operating out of The Lodge.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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That won't mean much to most gamers or even most PC enthusiasts, but for memory-tuning wizards like 1usmus, more levers to pull in overclocking and timing adjustments may make more capable memory overclocks possible in the future.—
Jon Martindale,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2026
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This one just happens to involve wizards, goblins, and one savage, half-blind dragon.—
Séamas O'Reilly,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There are flashes of overwhelming tenderness and wind-stopping moments, and the songs are generally rich and full of character, populated by her usual cast of gay witches, Southern Baptist girls, medicine women, saints, and pre-Christian gods.—
Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2026
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Here, witches are real — and so are jerks.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Sorcerers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sorcerers. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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