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as in experts
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
a master at chess
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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
Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
Air Mail’s fate shows that even the masters of the old form faced major headwinds when trying to navigate the new media landscape.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
But Gibbs also has been touched by masters from across the world.
—Scott Talley, Freep.com, 2 Nov. 2025
And indeed, Tourneur and Lewton were masters of suggestion, partially because of the Hays Code, and partially because of their low budgets.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Stage managers become game masters; lighting programmers become co-writers.
—Bob Bonniol, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2025
Martins adds that younger Portuguese directors, while paying homage to earlier masters like Manoel de Oliveira, Pedro Costa and Miguel Gomes, are branching out and making their own marks on global cinema.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
In a recent study of 4,659 masters athletes who’d qualified for the National Senior Games (a competition that happens every other year and was once known as the Senior Olympics), most participants’ strength and aerobic conditioning were high and their overall health enviable.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
As compared to modern crocodiles, dyrosaurids were masters of coastal and marine environments.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 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
Rosewood Amsterdam, for example, is an art gallery in its own right, with an expansive collection of more than 1,000 artworks that spotlight both new-generation talent and Dutch masters.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
Air Mail’s fate shows that even the masters of the old form faced major headwinds when trying to navigate the new media landscape.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
But Gibbs also has been touched by masters from across the world.
—Scott Talley, Freep.com, 2 Nov. 2025
And indeed, Tourneur and Lewton were masters of suggestion, partially because of the Hays Code, and partially because of their low budgets.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Stage managers become game masters; lighting programmers become co-writers.
—Bob Bonniol, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2025
Martins adds that younger Portuguese directors, while paying homage to earlier masters like Manoel de Oliveira, Pedro Costa and Miguel Gomes, are branching out and making their own marks on global cinema.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
In a recent study of 4,659 masters athletes who’d qualified for the National Senior Games (a competition that happens every other year and was once known as the Senior Olympics), most participants’ strength and aerobic conditioning were high and their overall health enviable.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
As compared to modern crocodiles, dyrosaurids were masters of coastal and marine environments.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 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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At the time, some human rights experts voiced concerns that his presidency risked backsliding on the democratic gains made since Suharto’s authoritarian regime.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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But experts warn that older cars and electric vehicles may need some extra care before hitting the road.—
Jalen Williams,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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Organizations that adopt this mindset at scale in the coming years will be the true winners—in the marketplace, within their communities, and even on the battlefield.—
Phil Gilbert,
Fortune,
12 Nov. 2025
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Previous winners include Mia McKenna-Bruce, Lashana Lynch, Letitia Wright, James McAvoy, Eva Green, Daniel Kaluuya, Kristen Stewart, Tom Hardy, Emma Mackey and, most recently, David Jonsson who received the award at the 2025 EE BAFTA Film Awards.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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Should the leaders falter over the months ahead, Slot and Guardiola will hope their teams are in a position to capitalise.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Despite vocal support from Aspire Capitol Heights families and a concerted effort from school leaders to prove that the school’s fiscal and academic issues could be solved, the board voted 4-1 to deny the school’s charter renewal.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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However, this approach defeats the primary purpose of insurance, which is to protect against catastrophic costs in the event of an unexpected medical crisis.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Haynes defeats Hall in District 2 Shamaiye Haynes maintained a sizable lead over Juanrique Hall in District 2, which covers uptown and west Charlotte.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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Zoë officially takes over Sarah's investigation into Dinah and learns a few key details, including that the gas main had been shut off for years.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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Smart Schedule learns your preferred temperatures, responds to your preferences over time, and can provide suggestions—rather than automatic updates—based on your usage patterns.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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He was investigated by the SS on the orders of Heinrich Himmler but convinced his investigators, all adepts of Deutsche Physik, that he was engaged in worthwhile teaching and research.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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At the same time, the New World’s conquerors mocked the idea of humanity’s oneness, laying the foundation for race supremacy.—
Greg Grandin
September 23,
Literary Hub,
23 Sep. 2025
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The American conquerors of Hawaii wanted this game banned.—
Matt Negrin,
Rolling Stone,
20 Sep. 2025
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Since the beginning of this administration, Silicon Valley’s biggest bosses have appeased the president, capitulating to his every whim — agreeing to pay export taxes, giving away equity to the government, defunding schools for Latino students and ending diversity programs.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times editorial,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
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At the beginning of the industrial revolution, the big bosses considered women inferior to their male counterparts (weaker, more emotional, less reliable, and so forth).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Masters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masters. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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