1
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
Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2025
Once a master of the GOP's confident Reaganite establishment, McConnell frequently crossed swords with the current president over policy, procedure, ideology, and personality.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 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
Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 21 Feb. 2025
At the same awards show, Reese Witherspoon, too, mastered a full-of-elegance updo thanks to the formula; her hairstylist Lona Vigi made sure to work the Fekkai Brilliant Glossing Styling Crème into Witherspoon’s mane, while ensuring a uniform upward sweep sans flyaway hairs.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 21 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Each of these Penthouse Suites will draw from a different theme: one is inspired by the great Belgian masters, Bruegel and Rubens, while another is named for the Brontë sisters, who once lived in this neighborhood.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2025
Once a master of the GOP's confident Reaganite establishment, McConnell frequently crossed swords with the current president over policy, procedure, ideology, and personality.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 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
Remember the thrill of mastering Joust, catching 'em all in every Pokémon game from Game Boy to Game Boy Advance, or throwing down in arcade classics like Street Fighter and Marvel vs. Capcom?
—Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 21 Feb. 2025
At the same awards show, Reese Witherspoon, too, mastered a full-of-elegance updo thanks to the formula; her hairstylist Lona Vigi made sure to work the Fekkai Brilliant Glossing Styling Crème into Witherspoon’s mane, while ensuring a uniform upward sweep sans flyaway hairs.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for master
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On tap for the region through Saturday night are severe thunderstorms and torrential downpours that could even produce multiple tornadoes, said AccuWeather severe weather expert Guy Pearson.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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Legal experts and union representatives argue many of DOGE’s actions are not legal.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
15 Feb. 2025
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Elsewhere in the Champions League, PSV scored an extra-time winner to beat Juventus 4-3 on aggregate, PSG crushed Brest 7-0 to win 10-0 over both legs, and a goalless draw between Borussia Dortmund and Sporting CP saw the German side go through with a 3-0 aggregate victory.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN,
20 Feb. 2025
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In December, a hole in Wales opened up in the driveway of a past winner of the reality-TV show Love Island, Liam Reardon, according to local media.—
Jenny Gross,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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The subpoenas requested the two union leaders produce documents by Feb. 20 that include any communication — emails, texts messages, Signal messages, WhatsApp messages or any other electronic messages — sent to or received from board members and Gates and Potter.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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The north London side’s 1-0 home defeat to West Ham United on Saturday alongside Liverpool’s 2-0 victory at Manchester City the following day increased the gap between Arsenal and the league leaders to 11 points, although Arsenal have played one game fewer.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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The group was dealt another blow with the fall of the Assad family's five-decade rule in Syria in early December, which blocked a main route for the flow of weapons and money from Iran.—
BASSEM MROUE,
arkansasonline.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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While The Charlotte Observer cannot confirm or deny the hyperbole, two things can be proven in regards to the downtown main street: infrastructure construction is complete and many more people are calling Union Street home.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2025
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The roster features skilled players who have to be ambitious enough to recognize the awareness of always being secondary in the show.—
Jason Jones,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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The skilled stars perfectly strike the blend of comedic relief and moving moments of wisdom.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Also, in sympathy and apology, heartbroken for both our countries, but not defeated.—
Sabrina Haake,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
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Instead, Canada defeated the Americans in a thrilling overtime victory.—
Paulina Dedaj,
Fox News,
21 Feb. 2025
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Nolan, who was traveling with his parents and younger brother, later learned his flight had been canceled after being pushed back multiple times.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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There’s a bit of karma in Belinda’s return; the patient spa worker from season one is back on a working vacation of her own, learning Thailand’s wellness techniques to bring them back to Hawaii.—
Alex Abad-Santos,
Vox,
17 Feb. 2025
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The cartoonists Joe Sacco and Chris Ware pop up, as do the comics scholar Hillary Chute and J. Hoberman, who’s a longtime friend and a Times contributor.—
Manohla Dargis,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Collaborators on the project include scholars Saidiya Hartman and Christina Sharpe, who are credited on the screenplay.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Master.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/master. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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