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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
Stephanie Sporn, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
Hughes is a certified personal trainer with a masters in holistic nutrition and about 20 years of experience helping clients get strong with weights.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
Both species communicate through facial expressions, and dogs have developed new facial muscles over time — brow-furrowers, mainly — to better mimic their masters.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025
Works by global artists like Yayoi Kusama stand alongside Brazilian masters such as Adriana Varejão and Hélio Oiticica.
—Paul Irvine, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2025
Caldwell did not know of a group chat for athletes who are masters of their sport but novices as parents.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 23 Dec. 2025
Learn about different aspects of creative writing from masters of the craft.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 20 Dec. 2025
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
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
The two worked together on Anderson’s most recent film, The Phoenician Scheme, for which Sharp sourced original paintings by such masters as Pierre-Auguste Renoir and René Magritte for the art collection owned by Zsa-Zsa Korda (played by Benicio Del Toro).
—Stephanie Sporn, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
Hughes is a certified personal trainer with a masters in holistic nutrition and about 20 years of experience helping clients get strong with weights.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
Both species communicate through facial expressions, and dogs have developed new facial muscles over time — brow-furrowers, mainly — to better mimic their masters.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025
Works by global artists like Yayoi Kusama stand alongside Brazilian masters such as Adriana Varejão and Hélio Oiticica.
—Paul Irvine, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2025
Caldwell did not know of a group chat for athletes who are masters of their sport but novices as parents.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 23 Dec. 2025
Learn about different aspects of creative writing from masters of the craft.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 20 Dec. 2025
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
Verb
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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Both of our experts say that incorporating a mix of elements helps the room feel less stark and flat.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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But many environmental experts, including Earthjustice senior attorney Mychal Ozaeta, say the proposal caters to the coal industry rather than protecting communities.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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A number of winners serve the unhoused.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Girls individual winners at the Ron Peters tourney included Lake Mary’s Cayden Flories and Zaria Slater.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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Minneapolis leaders are pushing for state law enforcement to be part of a joint investigation with the FBI into Wednesday's shooting.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Last January, Navajo leaders advised citizens to carry their Certificate of Indian Blood or tribal identification card.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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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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However, shortly before reuniting at David's wedding, Poppy learns — via Alex's brother — that Alex and Sarah broke off their engagement, but doesn't know why.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Throughout his snooping and jet-setting, Pine becomes infatuated with Roper’s girlfriend Jed (Elizabeth Debicki), who eventually learns his real identity and begins to plot a way out of her toxic relationship.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
9 Jan. 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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Some as conquerors, some as Crusaders.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
6 Dec. 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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There is so much energy in Falk’s writing that the reader can feel tensions in the city as officials, some working secretly with the bosses, try to stop the cigar factory women from organizing, call them Communists and demean them for being Polish.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
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This is a very special week to pitch ideas to bosses or powerful figures.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Masters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masters. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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