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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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adjective

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verb

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Recent Examples of master
Noun
Taylor Swift owns her music catalog following masters controversy with Scooter Braun Some guests posed for selfies with the famous couple on Instagram, including Kelce's cousin Ashton Corum, who posted a pair of photos apparently taken by the singer herself. Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 10 June 2025 Taylor Swift buying back her masters was enormous news in the pop world, activating a fan base at a rare moment of (relative) downtime for the superstar. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 June 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
Delegation is a skill that takes time, practice, and intention to master. Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 11 June 2025 My journey to mastering the beat has been filled with challenges and lessons, one of the most recent being: why doesn’t product last all day? Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 9 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for master
Recent Examples of Synonyms for master
Noun
  • These dates don't line up with calendar quarters and so can easily be missed, experts said.
    Kate Dore, CFP®, EA, CNBC, 15 June 2025
  • The younger generation isn’t just reluctant to have kids, but also to get married due to bleak job prospects, a high cost of living and a gender-biased corporate culture that adds extra burdens for women and working mothers, experts say.
    Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 15 June 2025
Noun
  • Tonight’s winner was Purpose, which was written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and directed by Phylicia Rashad.
    Melissa Locker, Time, 9 June 2025
  • Since being largely canceled by mainstream Hollywood, the Emmy Award winner has carved out a niche in MAGA media.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 8 June 2025
Noun
  • This situation led me to ask a deeper question: How do other women navigating ongoing medical conditions continue to show up consistently and effectively as leaders?
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
  • Progressives have been complaining about Democratic Party leaders putting their thumbs on the scale since at least the 2016 primary between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders.
    W. James Antle III, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2025
Adjective
  • Israel hit Iran’s main enrichment site at Natanz, its leading nuclear scientists, and struck the heart of its ballistic missile program, Netanyahu said.
    Spencer Kimball,Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 13 June 2025
  • While the official investigation is still underway, early video and expert reviews have pointed to a few main theories.
    Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
Adjective
  • The skilled crafts that underpin entertainment are also at risk of being lost, says David Offenberg, an entertainment finance professor at Loyola Marymount University.
    Ali Martin, Christian Science Monitor, 14 June 2025
  • These eagles are skilled soarers, often riding thermal updrafts to reach extreme heights.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Verb
  • That’s supposed to keep immigrant families safe and defeat Trump?
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
  • His reign ended as another American emerged, Francis Ouimet, a mild-mannered amateur who defeated Vardon and Ted Ray in a playoff.
    Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Verb
  • In the Family and Consumer Sciences, students learn topics such as culinary and nutrition studies and hospitality and food service industry work.
    Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
  • To learn more about Blanco Ahumado, as well as the history and legacy of Clase Azul, visit claseazul.com.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 17 June 2025
Noun
  • But few scholars have explored another trend: The growing number of people who’ve found that bonding with their pets becomes a spiritual experience.
    John Blake, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
  • Utilizing the museum’s world-class library and archives, visitors can explore nearly every region and historic period of Asia and the Islamic world, and scholars will find value in exemplary objects as springboards for research.
    Yola Robert, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025

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“Master.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/master. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.

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