maestro

noun

ˈmī-(ˌ)strō How to pronounce maestro (audio)
Definition of maestronext
as in expert
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field a maestro of the violin

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Recent Examples of maestro Two more assists for the maestro to go with the eight goals so far at this tournament. — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 15 July 2026 The brioche French toast, Parisian gnocchi, and anything baked by the Mirbeau Beacon’s pastry maestro, Meggan. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026 Knowing that New York City was where the masters worked, Shattuck moved there, took a job under Alan Flusser, and met Raphael Raffaelli, the Argentinean tailor who would become his maestro. — Jeanne Malle, Air Mail, 4 July 2026 The powerhouse Ukrainian avant-folk band DakhaBrakha performs July 23, and bass maestro and film composer Stanley Clarke brings his jazz fusion band 4Ever (inspired by his tenure in Chick Corea’s Return to Forever) July 25t. — Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for maestro
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maestro
  1. expert
  2. master
  3. virtuoso
  4. scholar
  5. adept
  6. wizard
  7. guru
  8. artist
Noun
  • Despite growing speculation, experts caution that many details surrounding the J-36 remain based on open-source imagery rather than official disclosures.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Christina Giaquinto is an organizing expert and spiritual life coach who served as a brand ambassador and organizing expert for Modular Closets.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of expert
Noun
  • The competition series featured masters of shamanism, tarot, face and foot reading, saju and other divination disciplines competing in challenges that tested their abilities, using tools including fans, bells, dowsing rods and modern-day laptops.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 July 2026
  • This story covers the rise of robots rebelling against their masters.
    — Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of master
Noun
  • Each band member was a virtuoso on his instrument, four guys creating something compelling on their own, but fitting together like a super-sonic Tetris puzzle.
    — Jonathan Schwartz, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026
  • Jones eventually embraced a broad swath of influences ranging from the inimitable Stevie Wonder to prog-rock virtuoso Keith Emerson.
    — Dave Gil De Rubio, Daily News, 14 July 2026
Definition of virtuoso
Noun
  • But University of Pennsylvania classics scholar Emily Wilson, who published her own translation of Homer's epic in 2017, says Nolan's script is poorly written and lacking in emotional depth and character development.
    — Dave Davies, NPR, 29 July 2026
  • Native Forward has since funded over 22,000 scholars, significantly increasing Native professionals.
    — Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of scholar
Noun
  • Lest things get predictable, Tasjan’s adept at letting the music battle with the lyrics in a way that hints at how any experience is far more complex than we are led to believe.
    — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026
  • Tech pioneer adept at shifting gears Atom Power was co-founded in 2015 by Kouroussis and Ryan Kennedy as a UNC Charlotte incubator, a project that started at the college before spinning off its own company and moving to the Lake Norman area.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Definition of adept
Noun
  • Food and drink Chefs Loice Acom and Gad Hafashimana are wizards in the Kibale Lodge kitchen.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026
  • Balloons float above an exploding castle, a giant peeks from behind the bushes and wizards throw flames in the foreground.
    — Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2026
Definition of wizard
Noun
  • Alas, that is yesterday’s news as Peralta can look forward to joining a stellar rotation and coaching staff that includes pitching guru Kyle Snyder.
    — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Our business guru Dade Hayes notes that the Walking Dead renewal comes amid heightened investor scrutiny of engagement on Netflix, with question marks over ratings declines in the second seasons of original shows.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 31 July 2026
Definition of guru
Noun
  • There are more than 400 original contemporary artworks throughout Ibiza Gran Hotel, with many created by Mediterranean artists whose work reflects the culture and spirit of the region.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • The spirit of this new category is to shine a dedicated spotlight on these important artists.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2026
Definition of artist

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