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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
Niki Donohue, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
Vandenberg is a seven-year Marine Corps veteran, former Jeopardy champion and is studying for a masters degree in public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 2 May 2026
The notable Picture Gallery features Venetian and Flemish paintings from the 16th and 17th centuries, as well as Italian Baroque masters such as Vermeer, Velázquez, and Rembrandt.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
Good luck seeing any candidate buck their masters.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Those Weimar masters bore fruit in the mature careers of Bernd and Hilla Becher, the postwar Düsseldorf duo who blurred the line between photography and conceptual art with their gray-on-gray depictions of industrial architecture.
—J.s. Marcus, Air Mail, 25 Apr. 2026
Created from synthetic organic material, and thus more android than mechanical, these worker-roboti ultimately overthrow their human masters.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 21 Apr. 2026
The pool is spread among men and women in the open, masters and wheelchair divisions.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
The top 10 men’s and women’s finishers at the Boston Marathon will all earn prize money, along with the top 10 wheelchair division finishers and the top three masters runners.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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
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
Donohue, a volunteer social worker, is set to receive her masters in social work from New York University this month.
—Niki Donohue, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
Vandenberg is a seven-year Marine Corps veteran, former Jeopardy champion and is studying for a masters degree in public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 2 May 2026
The notable Picture Gallery features Venetian and Flemish paintings from the 16th and 17th centuries, as well as Italian Baroque masters such as Vermeer, Velázquez, and Rembrandt.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
Good luck seeing any candidate buck their masters.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Those Weimar masters bore fruit in the mature careers of Bernd and Hilla Becher, the postwar Düsseldorf duo who blurred the line between photography and conceptual art with their gray-on-gray depictions of industrial architecture.
—J.s. Marcus, Air Mail, 25 Apr. 2026
Created from synthetic organic material, and thus more android than mechanical, these worker-roboti ultimately overthrow their human masters.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 21 Apr. 2026
The pool is spread among men and women in the open, masters and wheelchair divisions.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
The top 10 men’s and women’s finishers at the Boston Marathon will all earn prize money, along with the top 10 wheelchair division finishers and the top three masters runners.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
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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Some experts recommend keeping your AC no more than 20°F cooler than outdoor temperatures to maximize system efficiency without sacrificing comfort.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2026
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That’s led to a stark split between Wall Street analysts and energy experts, who have been warning that oil supplies could head off a cliff in the coming months or even weeks, dragging the global economy down in the process.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
10 May 2026
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Baseball regional winners were Hagerty, Bishop Moore and Orangewood.—
Steve Gorches,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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In each pool the winners of Tuesday’s games will play each other Friday.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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Adrienna Wong, a senior attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union, said Wednesday’s vote showed city leaders taking action on an issue that was personal to them.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The next generation of industry leaders will not rely solely on internal labs or occasional acquisitions.—
Anis Uzzaman,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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This time, though, he's already somewhat sidelined by the introduction of Johnny Cage (Karl Urban), and then he's stunningly killed during a fight with Shao Kahn (Martyn Ford), who defeats him and crushes his head.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Over-spraying leads to streaks, which defeats the entire purpose.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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The star learns beauty tips from her daughter, too.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
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That means the robot collects its own data, learns from simulation and applies those lessons in the real world.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 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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But legend has it that despite the might of these ancient conquerors, pockets of Sardinia sometimes managed to defend themselves.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
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European conquerors Nottingham Forest, decades on from their logic-defying success, were back.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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The 12 years with the fastest employment growth saw bosses statewide increase staffing at an average rate of 3% per year.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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Steer clear of authority figures, bosses and the police, because anger and frustration might get you into trouble.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
7 May 2026
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“Masters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masters. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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