as in sorcery
the power to control natural forces through supernatural means
a movie about wizardry and bizarre creatures
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Recent Examples of wizardry
Legendary status was initially bestowed on Dalglish in recognition of his wizardry with a ball at his feet.
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James Pearce, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Alcaraz needed to pull out some of his usual wizardry to beat Djokovic.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Best call Offensive coordinator and then interim Coach Bobby Petrino was in his bag of offensive wizardry at many points throughout the season, but one cool play stands out more than others.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 31 Dec. 2025
As the 95-year-old prepares to step down as CEO of conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway at the end of this year, many are hailing his financial wizardry.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 14 Dec. 2025
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James Pearce, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Alcaraz needed to pull out some of his usual wizardry to beat Djokovic.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Best call Offensive coordinator and then interim Coach Bobby Petrino was in his bag of offensive wizardry at many points throughout the season, but one cool play stands out more than others.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 31 Dec. 2025
As the 95-year-old prepares to step down as CEO of conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway at the end of this year, many are hailing his financial wizardry.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 14 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wizardry
Noun
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In a feat of sorcery that should have other sandwich makers crying in their beer, the ciabatta roll here is tender and comparatively thin.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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She was found guilty of heresy and sorcery in 1441.—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Accused of witchcraft on her wedding day, a privileged young bride (Thatcher) is pursued by a ruthless witch hunter (Alwyn).—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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Set in 1645, the story sees a privileged young bride (Thatcher) accused of witchcraft on her wedding day and pursued by a ruthless witch hunter (Alwyn).—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The purest example are the rooftop concerts, a rather improbable attempt to bring a little bit of Beatles-style magic to Chicago’s Clark Street, where The Weiner’s Circle is parked.—
Jimmy Jellinek,
SPIN,
27 Apr. 2026
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The magic of the molcajete, a pre-Hispanic mortar and pestle, is its ability to extract oils in a way the blades of a food processor can’t.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Wizardry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wizardry. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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