as in architect
a person who designs and guides a plan or undertaking
the real mastermind behind the embezzlement scheme
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as in to engineer
to plan out usually with subtle skill or care
he was charged with masterminding a plan to redecorate the suite of offices without seriously disrupting business operations
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Recent Examples of mastermind
Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Before embarking on her arena tour in support of Short n’ Sweet, Sabrina Carpenter got to learn firsthand from the mastermind herself: Taylor Swift.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2025
Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2025
He is known for masterminding complex financial transactions aimed at minimizing tax and debt burdens for investors.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 12 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The new restaurant will likely occupy the space formerly held by Estela and Café Altro Paradiso mastermind Ignacio Mattos’s Flora Bar inside the Met Breuer museum.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Before embarking on her arena tour in support of Short n’ Sweet, Sabrina Carpenter got to learn firsthand from the mastermind herself: Taylor Swift.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2025
Verb
To make sure there are no objections to the wedding, Ian masterminds an elaborate scheme to abduct his American relatives involving a mysterious flat tire and disappearing hotel reservation instead of just inviting them over.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2025
He is known for masterminding complex financial transactions aimed at minimizing tax and debt burdens for investors.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mastermind
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Specifically for this performance, Smith will debut a new piece paying tribute to Italian architect, designer and photographer Carlo Mollino, and his last interior project, Casa Mollino in Turin.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
25 Feb. 2025
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Zoom in: Antonio Maxie, owner of the Nap or Nothing clothing shop, and local architect Kionna Walker took part in the talk.—
Justin L. Mack,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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The Ethical and Business Risk of Algorithmic Appetite Control The question isn’t whether AI can engineer stronger cravings.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The prior administration's policy of trying to engineer gender ideology into every aspect of public life is over.—
Dr. Allia Vaez,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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During the meeting, Trump berated Zelensky, accusing him of insufficient gratitude for U.S. military support and pressuring him to negotiate a peace deal with Russia under terms dictated by the Trump administration.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Trump, who has been negotiating with Russian President Valdimir Putin to end his three-year Russian invasion and occupation of Ukraine − without participation from Ukraine or its European allies, much to their chagrin.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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The arrests come about a week after authorities charged an Indiana teen with plotting a Valentine’s Day massacre at their high school.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN,
20 Feb. 2025
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Bolsonaro, the former far-right leader, is accused of plotting a coup to stay in power, inciting violence and hatching a plan to poison the current president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
19 Feb. 2025
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But they had been manipulated by homeowners and businesses, and used to block all kinds of new construction.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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Editing concerns truly manipulating an image, making changes to particular areas, and adding content like text, shapes, or other images on top of the original.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
2 Mar. 2025
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Frame a few new photos and arrange them with meaningful keepsakes on your shelves.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2025
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This cosmic phenomenon inspired the couple to include astrological motifs throughout their wedding plans, from personalized Zodiac plates for every guest to arranging the tables to represent the sun with surrounding planets in orbit.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2025
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The crew then tried to wheel the body toward the business class section but were unable to maneuver it through the narrow aisle, Ring said.—
Chris Lau,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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The first three episodes, in fact, are at their most entertaining, and most promising, as all the lawyers maneuver to snag promotions, field counteroffers and throw dirt at opponents.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Mastermind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mastermind. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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