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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
Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Now the actors, who work as game masters and perform as distressed abductees at the venue, will be frightening their guests while under union protection.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Daniel has a history degree and a masters in business.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
The deeper question — and the one scholars keep returning to — is whether the women at the center of these stories are truly masters of their own fate, or whether even their rebellion is still being scripted by someone else.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
Born July 15, 1969, in Toronto, Gunn relocated to Los Angeles to earn a masters degree from The Annenberg School at USC.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
And there are plenty of opportunities to get educated directly from culinary masters.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
As androids are released from servitude and others chase down their own kind for their human masters, we're left to ponder the point-of-no-return for humanity and this artificial species.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 1 Mar. 2026
In April 2024, Sedaka partnered with Primary Wave to acquire a stake to the masters and publishing rights of his catalog.
—Anna Chan, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2026
William Jones, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Stylist Chrissy Rasmussen masters the layered medium-length look on clients.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
Bette Davis masters a rare light comedy turn as Sherry's long-suffering secretary, with Jimmy Durante as a visitor from Broadway and Wizard of Oz (1939) good witch Billie Burke as the overwhelmed matriarch of the Stanley clan.
—Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Dec. 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
This is a recurring trope in mythology, that dogs and horses recognize their masters when people do not.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Now the actors, who work as game masters and perform as distressed abductees at the venue, will be frightening their guests while under union protection.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Daniel has a history degree and a masters in business.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
The deeper question — and the one scholars keep returning to — is whether the women at the center of these stories are truly masters of their own fate, or whether even their rebellion is still being scripted by someone else.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
Born July 15, 1969, in Toronto, Gunn relocated to Los Angeles to earn a masters degree from The Annenberg School at USC.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
And there are plenty of opportunities to get educated directly from culinary masters.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
As androids are released from servitude and others chase down their own kind for their human masters, we're left to ponder the point-of-no-return for humanity and this artificial species.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 1 Mar. 2026
In April 2024, Sedaka partnered with Primary Wave to acquire a stake to the masters and publishing rights of his catalog.
—Anna Chan, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
From basic fraud claims and partnership disputes to the more esoteric involving combustion turbines, citrus canker or automobile line recalls or land use development issues, Waldman masters the material and, time and again, has delivered big-time results for his clients.
—William Jones, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Stylist Chrissy Rasmussen masters the layered medium-length look on clients.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
Bette Davis masters a rare light comedy turn as Sherry's long-suffering secretary, with Jimmy Durante as a visitor from Broadway and Wizard of Oz (1939) good witch Billie Burke as the overwhelmed matriarch of the Stanley clan.
—Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Dec. 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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But experts have long said that relying on military forces rather than investing in local policing threatens to worsen already grave security crises.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The annual Greater Cincinnati Home Expo brings together the most knowledgeable building experts in the community to give you the opportunity to ask them anything.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Reader votes determine winners each round.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Arizona Lottery offices.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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Trade negotiators from both sides are reportedly slated to meet in mid-March to lay the groundwork for the leaders’ summit.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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Tottenham are drifting, and need to find leaders somewhere, or their season will end in the ignominy of a first relegation in 49 years.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Learning from losing Anthony Edwards is stealing the superpowers of whoever defeats him.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The only defeats the Raiders have this year were at the prestigious Tarkanian Classic in Las Vegas just before Christmas, the second out-of-state trip the team took in December following a weekend jaunt to Arizona for a couple of games earlier in the month.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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Effectively scaring a bear also reinforces the person as dominant in an encounter, so the bear learns to avoid people.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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Dafoe plays Lucius, who has managed an iconic hotel in Vienna for 30 years and learns the building has been sold to an Argentine developer who plans on demolishing it.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2026
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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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The giant Brân the Blessed’s head, which spoke for many years after it was severed, lies buried under a white hill, on top of which the Norman conquerors built a fort, known to later generations as the White Tower, or just the Tower of London.—
Hari Kunzru,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Some as conquerors, some as Crusaders.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
6 Dec. 2025
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One fateful day when the newsroom was short-staffed, bosses asked the green college student to step in.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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They were frustrated when the bosses announced Guthrie would be coming back, but at an unknown date.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Masters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masters. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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