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
Coach Curt Cignetti has been a maestro at navigating the portal and coaching up nonstars.
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Sports Columnist, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
In the interim, the plan was to make Marco Reus the team’s midfield maestro.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Barnes’ relative deficiencies beg more for a half-court maestro than Johnson’s.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Full Phil France’s maestro of the absurd Quentin Dupieux opened Cannes in 2024 with his film-within-a-film The Second Act.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2026
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Sports Columnist, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
In the interim, the plan was to make Marco Reus the team’s midfield maestro.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Barnes’ relative deficiencies beg more for a half-court maestro than Johnson’s.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Full Phil France’s maestro of the absurd Quentin Dupieux opened Cannes in 2024 with his film-within-a-film The Second Act.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for maestro
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maestro
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The repeal eliminates all greenhouse gas emissions standards for cars and trucks and could unleash a broader undoing of climate regulations on stationary sources such as power plants and oil and gas facilities, experts say.—
MATTHEW DALY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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Lanier argued the filters could harm teens’ perceptions of themselves, saying experts consulted by Meta reached that same conclusion.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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They were carved with patriotic love by a Texas sculptor who studied in Paris under a French modern master and envisioned as the polished centerpieces of a $10 million park, but now sit in a Virginia field as an offbeat, reservations-only, roadside tourist draw.—
Danielle Paquette The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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Rick likens his son’s interactions with the media to those of Bill Belichick, the legendary football coach and master of the monosyllabic press conference.—
Tom Kludt,
Vanity Fair,
17 Feb. 2026
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Beside me stood Laura, our trumpet virtuoso, a freshman who played with silky sophistication.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Just like any virtuoso, Greenberg needs a stage.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
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Kaitlyn Purcell is a Dene artist, writer, and postdoctoral scholar (University of Calgary).—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
18 Feb. 2026
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Using this type of design, scholars found little migration response among millionaires after New Jersey raised top tax rates, which generated substantial revenue.—
Christopher Marquis,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, Alouette has become an adept of dye recipes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Animal physiologist Peter Hansen, a professor at the University of Florida who was not involved with the Veronika research, said he’s unsurprised by her adept handling of tools given the high levels of cognition he’s observed in cows.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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For years, defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo has been a wizard at designing blitzes that fool quarterbacks.—
Sam McDowell
February 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2026
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That was until April 2016, when Universal Studios Hollywood unveiled its own 200-foot-tall Hogwarts castle inspired by the beloved wizard.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Brad Inman, the real-estate entrepreneur–turned–longevity guru who founded Livelong Media questions whether Kottikollon’s resources can sustain a global network.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
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And in consulting with Dane Brugler, The Athletic’s draft guru, at least one of these picks might have been a little too optimistic.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Vanguard Award was bestowed upon Emmy-nominated make up artist Michael Johnston, a pioneering force in children’s and teen television for more than three decades.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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Rama Duwaji is New York’s first lady, an artist, illustrator, and bona fide fashion girl.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Maestro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maestro. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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