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as in expert
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
a master at chess
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as in winner
one that defeats an enemy or opponent
little did the tennis pro know that his new student would someday become his master
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as in leader
the person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do
I'm the master of this operation, and you'll do what I say
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as in main
coming before all others in importance
thought of themselves as belonging to humanity's master race
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as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
a master craftsman who makes fine wood furniture of his own designs
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as in to defeat
to achieve a victory over
finally mastered her longtime opponent at chess
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as in to learn
to acquire complete knowledge, understanding, or skill in
I think I've mastered algebra at last
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Recent Examples of master
Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Natasha Wimmer, Now I Surrender Riverhead, March 3 Álvaro Enrigue is a contemporary master of historical fiction and his new book continues his complex explorations of colonialism in the Americas.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Esther Mobley, SFChronicle.com, 12 Nov. 2020
There is a private entrance to the master suite and office, a large guest suite with a bathroom and an ADU with a separate entry on the lower level.
—oregonlive, 27 June 2020
The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
Illinois should require at least 60 minutes of daily math instruction in the early grades, ensuring students have the time and structure necessary to master core concepts.
—Bruce Rauner, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The latest from the Iranian master earned the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival and is now a major contender this awards season, representing France at the Oscars in the international feature category.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Natasha Wimmer, Now I Surrender Riverhead, March 3 Álvaro Enrigue is a contemporary master of historical fiction and his new book continues his complex explorations of colonialism in the Americas.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
The new board will comprise 11 master sommeliers, plus four non-master sommelier members.
—Esther Mobley, SFChronicle.com, 12 Nov. 2020
There is a private entrance to the master suite and office, a large guest suite with a bathroom and an ADU with a separate entry on the lower level.
—oregonlive, 27 June 2020
Verb
The city should master its ability at handling its own municipal budget problems rather than pick private-sector winners and losers.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
Illinois should require at least 60 minutes of daily math instruction in the early grades, ensuring students have the time and structure necessary to master core concepts.
—Bruce Rauner, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for master
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Another factor may be Japan’s demographic shift, experts say.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Philip Mann, an aviation expert and former Federal Aviation Administration training manager, said smaller airports not on the list could also see delays and cancelations.—
Laura Layden,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
7 Jan. 2026
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Although a regular player of the Georgia Lottery, the winner said that seeing the big jackpot on a Georgia Lottery billboard reminded them to buy the lucky ticket.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Chiefs’ announcement has energized Missouri leaders around keeping the Royals.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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Drivers will no longer be able to travel straight through the corridor, though county leaders say local access will remain available for people who live or work in the area.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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And one of its main ingredients was a hair product – Afro Sheen.—
Sonari Glinton,
NPR,
7 Jan. 2026
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Then the Orion capsule will fire up its main thruster and shoot off towards the Moon on its 240,000-mile, four-day journey.—
The Week,
TheWeek,
7 Jan. 2026
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Collaborating with industry leaders, academic institutions and others to ensure Iowa develops a skilled workforce for the growing nuclear energy sector.—
Marissa Payne,
Des Moines Register,
6 Jan. 2026
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The only problem is that Mason Graham, Carson Schwesinger, Quinshon Judkins and Harold Fannin aren’t skilled at throwing passes or blocking defensive linemen.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Pelosi retires and Dems begin generational civil war Nancy Pelosi, 85, announced her retirement yesterday as a new generation of much younger Democrats bridles against the elderly cadre under former President Biden, 82, who led them to defeat in the last presidential election.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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He and Democrat Rebecca Cooke may be headed for a rematch in 2026, after Van Orden defeated Cooke in 2024.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Questioning the powerful influences that oversee and fund what our children learn is critical.—
SHELLEY SMITH SPECIAL TO THE DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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Read on to learn the top driving trends of sensory design in the year ahead.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Media studies scholar Stephen Ponder argues that William McKinley, inaugurated as president in 1897, laid the groundwork for Roosevelt’s later efforts to fully bring the press into the White House.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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And labor scholar Hamilton Nolan reminds us to breathe, and take the (rare) win.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Master.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/master. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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