Noun 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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Power could use a wizard — a Gandalf — who might turn up occasionally and, using his magical staff as a pointer, give us the big picture. Tom Gliatto, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2022 Emma Watson is a woman of many talents: actor, fashion plate, activist, wizard. Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 Aug. 2022 The trim on this robe sports the iconic burgundy and gold stripes of the story’s heroes, making your child feel like a member of the iconic wizard gang. Lauren Gray, Popular Mechanics, 10 Aug. 2022 Electric guitar master Jeff Beck has deftly accomplished myriad feats of six-string magic over the years, as befits a dazzling musical wizard whose fans have ranged from onetime recording partner John McLaughlin to the young Jimi Hendrix. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2022 There, the ancient wizard Shazam (Djimon Hounsou) chooses Billy to be his new champion. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 25 July 2022 Black Adam, similar to the character of Shazam, is bestowed with magical powers from the wizard Shazam. Carson Burton, Variety, 23 July 2022 The rebrand is part of a plan by two large U.S. leagues to ditch ties to the boy wizard and the book’s author, and turn the game into a sport that can get sponsors and make money. Joseph Pisani, WSJ, 20 July 2022 In the comic, the powerful teens are taking on a wizard named Percy the Perverse. Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 18 July 2022 See More