MASTERMIND Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈma-stər-ˌmīnd

Definition of mastermind

as in architect

a person who designs and guides a plan or undertaking the real mastermind behind the embezzlement scheme

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verb

as in to engineer

to plan out usually with subtle skill or care he was charged with masterminding a plan to redecorate the suite of offices without seriously disrupting business operations

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Recent Examples of mastermind

Noun

The dark glam was imagined by makeup mastermind Nikki Wolff, also known as @Nikki_Makeup on Instagram. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 July 2026 Another option is to reach out to a peer network or join a mastermind group to get insights and advice from others in the industry. — Adam Coffey, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Verb

The main building has five floors of 90 rooms and the neighboring tower features 51 residences that have been renovated with complimentary design, masterminded by Jenny Bukovec Studio in New York. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026 The siblings have been there for one another since day one—and Austin’s even been instrumental in masterminding some of his sister’s biggest moments. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mastermind

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mastermind

Noun

The architects seriously underestimated the necessary square footage for a comfortable shower stall, but for anyone hunting for an intimate, upscale hotel, the search stops here.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
For instance, enterprises must create a role for AI value architects, whose job is to guide teams toward outcomes that are technically achievable, economically sound, ethically defensible and strategically aligned.

— Andrew Sales, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of architect

Verb

Instead, the Red Sox have engineered one of baseball's most remarkable midseason turnarounds, putting themselves squarely back into the American League playoff race.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Beep baseball traces its origins to engineer Charlie Fairbanks, who in 1964 modified a softball by inserting an electronic beeping device so that blind children could play the game, the release said.

— Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of engineer

Verb

Under the proposal which Iran and Oman have been negotiating for several days, ships entering the strait would use the route closest to Iran, under Tehran's coordination, sources said.

— Mark Osborne, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
The Australian miner with closest ties to China, Forrest was annoyed by CMRG’s attack, calling on the commodity buying cartel to ‘negotiate fairly’.

— Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of negotiate

Verb

For the celebration itself, Jess and Nasko plotted a week of activities bouncing off (American) Labor Day weekend.

— Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
With the room shaking, the show’s producer, Bob Johnston, plotted a course toward the nearest group of guards.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026

Definition of plot

Verb

Whenever Rebecca can outfox him, Rupert manages to manipulate situations, which is how the Water sign aims to take control of matters.

— Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
Those releases were queasy, dank, almost fetid, as though Ableton could manipulate flesh as well as frequencies.

— Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of manipulate

Verb

The production company asked Netflix in person and in writing to agree to delete any files transferred to a projector during screening and to arrange to promptly return the screener after viewing.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026
They are systematically arranged, customer-focused, and global in scope.

— Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of arrange

Verb

But Hwang’s journey to 2028 includes far bigger obstacles than simply learning to maneuver the starting blocks or managing her ataxia — which can cause impaired movement and muscle spasms that can cut into practice sessions at a moment’s notice.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
And teams are having to maneuver through and around that, chemistry, player development and individual player personality and performance.

— Dan Woike, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of maneuver

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