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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2
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
Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
González developed her classic yet defiantly modern approach while studying at the University of Seville, where Spanish masters such as Diego Velázquez and Francisco de Zurbarán painted in the naturalist Baroque tradition.
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Jane Horowitz,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
This involves an absolute equality of personal rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves, and the connection heretofore existing between them becomes that between employer and hired labor.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
In letters published in the Nottingham newspapers, workers appealed to trade masters to stop their labor practices.
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Emma Bowman,
NPR,
19 June 2026
This year’s Indian Jazz Journey lineup extends beyond the subcontinent with Afghan-American tabla expert Eman Hashimi, who also hails from a long line of masters.
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Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Pancevski describes their intelligence leaders as chess masters who studied in the same academy, skilled at predicting one another’s moves — and hilariously attempting to apply that logic to allies and rivals who prefer Candy Crush.
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Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
Some suggest that this bill of goods (brought to you by the same spin masters who wanted to develop our public parks) is a ploy to increase voter turnout in November.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
13 June 2026
Whether Johnson works on the outside too depends on how quickly the other 2026 first-round pick learns, and masters Miami’s defense as a rookie.
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Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
Levy masters one hilarious perplexed comedic reaction after another as Nicky, a closeted pastor with a zany, highly dysfunctional family.
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Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
The future belongs to the developer who masters the ability to break down human expertise into reusable agent skills.
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Mohith Shrivastava,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
Kravitz masters the concept of blending genres, mixing crystal light fixtures and an exceptionally rare $45,000 leather panel bed with artisanal pieces and textures in his bedding and rugs.
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Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2026
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.
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William Jones,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
Stylist Chrissy Rasmussen masters the layered medium-length look on clients.
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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.
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Gwen Ihnat,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Dec. 2025
Focus is difficult and hardly anyone masters the skill.
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Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
Because these islands were so isolated, Caymanians became masters of resourcefulness.
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Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
González developed her classic yet defiantly modern approach while studying at the University of Seville, where Spanish masters such as Diego Velázquez and Francisco de Zurbarán painted in the naturalist Baroque tradition.
—
Jane Horowitz,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
This involves an absolute equality of personal rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves, and the connection heretofore existing between them becomes that between employer and hired labor.
—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
In letters published in the Nottingham newspapers, workers appealed to trade masters to stop their labor practices.
—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
19 June 2026
This year’s Indian Jazz Journey lineup extends beyond the subcontinent with Afghan-American tabla expert Eman Hashimi, who also hails from a long line of masters.
—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Pancevski describes their intelligence leaders as chess masters who studied in the same academy, skilled at predicting one another’s moves — and hilariously attempting to apply that logic to allies and rivals who prefer Candy Crush.
—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
Some suggest that this bill of goods (brought to you by the same spin masters who wanted to develop our public parks) is a ploy to increase voter turnout in November.
—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
13 June 2026
Whether Johnson works on the outside too depends on how quickly the other 2026 first-round pick learns, and masters Miami’s defense as a rookie.
—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
Verb
Finally, Kim masters the steps and takes to the stage with confidence, as her family cheers her on!
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Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
Levy masters one hilarious perplexed comedic reaction after another as Nicky, a closeted pastor with a zany, highly dysfunctional family.
—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
The future belongs to the developer who masters the ability to break down human expertise into reusable agent skills.
—
Mohith Shrivastava,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
Kravitz masters the concept of blending genres, mixing crystal light fixtures and an exceptionally rare $45,000 leather panel bed with artisanal pieces and textures in his bedding and rugs.
—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for masters
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Atlanta experts in fitness and nutrition say the World Cup offers a rare opportunity for people to turn inspiration into action.
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The experts say that alone is a red flag.
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Most winners aren't used to handling millions of dollars, let alone the crush of publicity that comes with a Powerball jackpot.
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Lu said to expect industry winners to take more in the emerging space.
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London — Democratic leaders must answer to voters, lawmakers and other world leaders.
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Just over a year ago, a federal judge dismissed a possible federal consent decree with the department, leading to now-former police chief Brian O'Hara, Mayor Jacob Frey and leaders from the state human rights department to double down on a joint commitment to the local decree.
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If Sky defeats Morgan in the Queen of the Ring finals, that would likely set up a rematch for Morgan’s Women’s World Championship at SummerSlam.
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Which side of a sun shade faces out Not using a sunshade properly almost defeats the purpose of using one at all.
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The tool also learns from the company it’s embedded in over time.
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And everybody kind of has their own goals — certainly Tyland learns that his goals and Lohar’s are not the same.
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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.
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Barcelona and Manchester City (in both domestic cups) were their elite conquerors in those competitions, though the 7-2 scoreline of the second leg at Camp Nou was embarrassing.
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Football, too, was brought to colonies by conquerors, only to be embraced by the conquered and remade anew.
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Soaring through skies, dodging obstacles, and shooting tiny robots and giant bosses felt great in the original release, so none of that needed significant changes.
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Don’t get sucked into arguments with bosses or supervisors.
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“Masters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masters. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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