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as in expert
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
a master at chess
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as in winner
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 leader
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 main
coming before all others in importance
thought of themselves as belonging to humanity's master race
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as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
a master craftsman who makes fine wood furniture of his own designs
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as in to defeat
to achieve a victory over
finally mastered her longtime opponent at chess
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as in to learn
to acquire complete knowledge, understanding, or skill in
I think I've mastered algebra at last
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Recent Examples of master
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2025
Rihanna has long been the master of maternity fashion.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2025
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 May 2022
There is a private entrance to the master suite and office, a large guest suite with a bathroom and an ADU with a separate entry on the lower level.
—oregonlive, 27 June 2020
Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2025
The 23-year-old has mastered the art of combining defence with attack.
—Gregg Evans, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Guests can view the Men’s and Women’s Singles Championship trophies, which were brought to life by the master silversmiths at the Tiffany Co. hollowware workshop in Cumberland, Rhode Island.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2025
Rihanna has long been the master of maternity fashion.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Some of the most intriguing whiskey coming out of Beam these days is the work of Freddie Noe (who now holds the title of co-master distiller with his father Fred Noe), specifically his Little Book lineup of blended whiskeys.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 May 2022
There is a private entrance to the master suite and office, a large guest suite with a bathroom and an ADU with a separate entry on the lower level.
—oregonlive, 27 June 2020
Verb
Where Alcaraz exudes a casual rawness, Sinner expresses himself more deliberately, as someone who has mastered the physics of his own body over time.
—Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2025
The 23-year-old has mastered the art of combining defence with attack.
—Gregg Evans, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for master
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Some cybersecurity experts disputed Musk’s claims that a state actor was responsible.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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There are many creative ways to squeeze more walking into your day, experts said.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
14 Aug. 2025
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Two-time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett attended the Venice Film Festival opening night premiere of La Grazia on Wednesday.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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In the first case, winners will be paid over 30 years, with one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments that increase by 5% each year.—
Ruben Correa,
CNN Money,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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CEOs, influencers and leaders tied to mobility and innovation will gather to network and trade ideas.—
Carol Cain,
Freep.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Those concerns were made known even after Vice President JD Vance made a personal visit to Gov. Mike Braun and state legislative leaders in early August.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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His main ride is a blue 2005 TJ with a four-inch lift and some other add-ons.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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The three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The team must be skilled in rigorous experimentation to enable translation of data into meaningful insights.—
Mohit Agrawal,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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That third party might be a therapist, a religious leader or a friend who is skilled at remaining neutral and asking questions.—
R Eric Thomas,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The strength of record metric rewards teams for defeating quality opponents and minimizes the penalty for losing to good teams.—
Blake Toppmeyer,
USA TODAY,
21 Aug. 2025
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Hamas is severely weakened but not defeated Hamas has suffered heavy losses through nearly two years of war.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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This sparks questions or curiosity among non-watchers, who want to learn more about who the dedicated fans are talking about.—
Braedon Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The Enquirer has reached out to the U.S. Secret Service and the vice president's spokesperson to learn more.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
29 Aug. 2025
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The lawsuit was joined by leading appellate lawyers and constitutional scholars Judge Michael W. McConnell and Neal Katyal after the Trump Administration appealed to the Federal Circuit.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The second is that the information comes from scholars,, not random scraps of common information on the internet.—
Joelle Renstrom
August 28,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Master.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/master. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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