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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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
Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
After giving a peek at her family, Eilish ran with a handheld camcorder linked to the big screen, showing her polo-wearing band and the soundboard masters stationed below the risers.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
The Romans were masters at using rewards and punishment to manage foreign states, from grants of citizenship to massacres of rebels.
—Barry Strauss, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
This model helps avoid the inflated charge masters that have long plagued the system.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
He was awarded the Samford Chess Fellowship — one of the most prominent awards for young American chess masters — in 2014.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
The difference was the Bananas are masters of their game; the Chargers were nothing of the sort in the opening half.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 19 Oct. 2025
Gosselin says that Pickering’s original masters were lost, and the mixes that made it onto the record began in 2022 after Gosselin sought Pickering’s input.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2025
This year, the winners of the Masters men’s and women’s divisions receive $2,000 each; in 2024, the second and third place masters runners took home a prize bonus as well, something not given this year.
—Bette Canter, Sportico.com, 12 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
Gibbs has worked taught and performed African dance for the past 30 years and traveled to West African villages to learn from the masters.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
After giving a peek at her family, Eilish ran with a handheld camcorder linked to the big screen, showing her polo-wearing band and the soundboard masters stationed below the risers.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
The Romans were masters at using rewards and punishment to manage foreign states, from grants of citizenship to massacres of rebels.
—Barry Strauss, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
This model helps avoid the inflated charge masters that have long plagued the system.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
He was awarded the Samford Chess Fellowship — one of the most prominent awards for young American chess masters — in 2014.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
The difference was the Bananas are masters of their game; the Chargers were nothing of the sort in the opening half.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 19 Oct. 2025
Gosselin says that Pickering’s original masters were lost, and the mixes that made it onto the record began in 2022 after Gosselin sought Pickering’s input.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2025
This year, the winners of the Masters men’s and women’s divisions receive $2,000 each; in 2024, the second and third place masters runners took home a prize bonus as well, something not given this year.
—Bette Canter, Sportico.com, 12 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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Analysts and financial experts have observed this growing trend among younger clients navigating the complexities of financial planning.—
Mark Davis,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Several experts highlighted the importance of not blindly relying on AI outputs.—
Tharin Pillay,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
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Many of the marble mausoleums on this 14-acre spot are held by Argentina’s elite, some famous, others infamous—think past presidents, Nobel Prize winners, and military commanders.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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The five most likely winners of the Most Valuable Player award, based on betting odds, are all from outside the US; the two teams seen as the championship favourites — the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets — are helmed by a Canadian guard and a Serbian center, respectively.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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However, Washington and Pyongyang haven’t hinted at any meeting between the leaders ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in South Korea, as attention is focused on trade talks with China’s Xi Jinping over a growing trade spat.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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What entity should take the lead on protecting Gastonia’s most vulnerable during extreme heat or cold, and how can city and county leaders, and partner organizations, better work together?—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
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True What color does the Honmoon turn when HUNTR/X defeats the Saja Boys?—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
17 Oct. 2025
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See video … WATCH CHARLIE HURT – Shutting the government down defeats the whole purpose of the Democratic Party.—
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FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Big Baller Boy, by Jeremy Hsing, follows fifteen-year-old Tiger Huang, who tries out for his school’s team hoping to impress his former-star athlete father—and learns that life holds more than basketball.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
23 Oct. 2025
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But instead of the usual office gig, Julia learns that her new job is to watch over a middle-aged man in a vegetative state, who’s been implanted with proprietary AI — and to chaperone him on a cross-country trip.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
22 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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The report also noted that Menchel had dated Sanchez, should have informed his bosses about it and probably should have been recused from the case.—
Julie K Brown,
Miami Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
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Independent inspectors are hamstrung by factory bosses, according to government officials.—
Ladan Anoushfar,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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The depth of humanity Kosztolányi brings to the sorrowful life of Skylark and her adoring parents is magical, and rewards anyone who overcomes its modest premise.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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However, the new fuel cell overcomes this challenge with its lightweight design.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Masters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masters. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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