1
as in experts
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
a master at chess
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2
as in winners
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 leaders
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 defeats
to achieve a victory over
finally mastered her longtime opponent at chess
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as in learns
to acquire complete knowledge, understanding, or skill in
I think I've mastered algebra at last
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Recent Examples of masters
Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Moreover, Southern bakers have been perfecting this treat for generations, and our recipe masters the most classic version, staying largely the same since its first appearances in our annual Southern Living cookbooks as early as the 1960s and 1970s.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
The Iron Maiden lead singer has probably penned a hundred songs for the metal masters.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
To Tyler, Capri spoke of a group of Hydes hidden away somewhere who depend on each other like a pack of werewolves versus single masters.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2025
And yet the Dolphins have found a way to remain masters of mediocrity, prolonging the NFL’s longest playoff win drought with a combination of misfortune and missteps.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Back then, though, Ansari was still learning from a crew of other comedy masters — Amy Poehler, Nick Offerman, Adam Scott, to name a few — when he was cast in 2008 on Parks and Recreation, the follow-up sitcom from the showrunners of NBC’s The Office.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
The school offers two-year masters degrees for prospective clergy in several Christian denominations, including Reformed and Presbyterian churches.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Her high-profile battles with streaming platforms and her decision to re-record her masters have shown her to be one of the most strategically minded and intentional operators in the industry.
—Gemma Allen, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Focus is difficult and hardly anyone masters the skill.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Maeve, after all, masters the balance between contemporaneity and timelessness, meaning the incessant trend cycle will never jeopardize the perennial appeal of its apparel, footwear, and accessories.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
Bringing such works back to life includes up-and-coming performers, concert masters and even Chouchan himself.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Moreover, Southern bakers have been perfecting this treat for generations, and our recipe masters the most classic version, staying largely the same since its first appearances in our annual Southern Living cookbooks as early as the 1960s and 1970s.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
The Iron Maiden lead singer has probably penned a hundred songs for the metal masters.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
To Tyler, Capri spoke of a group of Hydes hidden away somewhere who depend on each other like a pack of werewolves versus single masters.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2025
And yet the Dolphins have found a way to remain masters of mediocrity, prolonging the NFL’s longest playoff win drought with a combination of misfortune and missteps.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Back then, though, Ansari was still learning from a crew of other comedy masters — Amy Poehler, Nick Offerman, Adam Scott, to name a few — when he was cast in 2008 on Parks and Recreation, the follow-up sitcom from the showrunners of NBC’s The Office.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
The school offers two-year masters degrees for prospective clergy in several Christian denominations, including Reformed and Presbyterian churches.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Her high-profile battles with streaming platforms and her decision to re-record her masters have shown her to be one of the most strategically minded and intentional operators in the industry.
—Gemma Allen, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
This storied sandwich is served each year at the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia; and many have long tried to replicate the recipe, which seemingly masters the perfect ratio of ingredients for classic egg salad.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Focus is difficult and hardly anyone masters the skill.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Maeve, after all, masters the balance between contemporaneity and timelessness, meaning the incessant trend cycle will never jeopardize the perennial appeal of its apparel, footwear, and accessories.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for masters
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Taiwanese policy experts fear that this lack of access to the president will make renegotiating the tariffs impossible.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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One major concern experts have flagged is liquidity risks in private asset funds.—
Jenni Reid,Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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So bars with more than 25 locations worldwide and previous CharlotteFive Readers’ Choice winners have been excluded.—
Chyna Blackmon,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Only the group winners will qualify directly for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, while the four best runners-up will advance to a playoff for a chance to compete in the intercontinental qualifiers.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The plans and the construction underway have come as welcome news to community leaders who have long been trying to preserve the history of Pan Am.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Government leaders in Montgomery County, Maryland, have set a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent by 2027, and 100 percent by 2035.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
6 Sep. 2025
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Providing a narrow network or mail-order-only option defeats the purpose.—
Wendy Barnes,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Getting vaccinated too early defeats the purpose.—
Eileen Finan,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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For 450 pages, Rudy learns to chase ambulances, falls in love, and serves his single important client, a bereaved mother whose son’s medical insurance claim was illegitimately denied.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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As a result, Enid, in Wednesday’s body, learns from Rosaline how to reverse it.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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Now he’s been tasked by his corporate bosses with reviving the Toledo Truth Teller — with a staff that knows nothing about journalism.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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Hornet will have to navigate this vast, interconnected world filled with enemies, bosses and intricate environments to find her way back home.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Saginaw’s surge overcomes Boswell The Pioneers of Boswell dominated play in the opening half, building a 21-0 lead that looked rock solid behind a persistent defense and an offense balanced with good running and passing.—
Pat Wheeler,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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The technology overcomes the key trade-off between energy density and charging speed that limited previous lithium-metal battery designs.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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Warren also holds the producing reins and gets co-scripting credit with john Meston.—
Hal Landers,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Bot gets 1 for guessing in three and then loses it for losing to me.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Masters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masters. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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