MASTERS Synonyms: 287 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of masters

plural of master

as in experts

a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field a master at chess

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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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masters

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verb

present tense third-person singular of master

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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Noun

Some of them are masters of the grass. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 26 June 2026 Artists will no longer want to become or be seen as masters of their craft. — Tim Brinkhof, Time, 26 June 2026 In letters published in the Nottingham newspapers, workers appealed to trade masters to stop their labor practices. — Emma Bowman, NPR, 19 June 2026 Above all else, in the aftermath of the Eras Tour and Swift reclaiming her masters, what feels most essential to her from a public-facing perspective is image control. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 26 June 2026 Because these islands were so isolated, Caymanians became masters of resourcefulness. — Baz Dreisinger, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026 This involves an absolute equality of personal rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves, and the connection heretofore existing between them becomes that between employer and hired labor. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026 During her Lover era, Swift found herself in a public dispute with talent manager Scooter Braun and Big Machine Records over the purchase of the masters of her first six albums. — Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 And yet he’s built a collection that, by some estimations, ranks among the top in the country, homing in on grade-A examples of American masters—Roy Lichtenstein, Ed Ruscha, and with a particular focus on Basquiat. — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 26 June 2026

Verb

Finally, Kim masters the steps and takes to the stage with confidence, as her family cheers her on! — Literary Hub, 11 May 2026 Stylist Chrissy Rasmussen masters the layered medium-length look on clients. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025 The future belongs to the developer who masters the ability to break down human expertise into reusable agent skills. — Mohith Shrivastava, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026 Kravitz masters the concept of blending genres, mixing crystal light fixtures and an exceptionally rare $45,000 leather panel bed with artisanal pieces and textures in his bedding and rugs. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2026 Levy masters one hilarious perplexed comedic reaction after another as Nicky, a closeted pastor with a zany, highly dysfunctional family. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026 The industry is in the middle of a transition from copper interconnects to optical solutions, and the company that masters low-latency, high-bandwidth data movement holds a structural advantage. — Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 From basic fraud claims and partnership disputes to the more esoteric involving combustion turbines, citrus canker or automobile line recalls or land use development issues, Waldman masters the material and, time and again, has delivered big-time results for his clients. — William Jones, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026 Bette Davis masters a rare light comedy turn as Sherry's long-suffering secretary, with Jimmy Durante as a visitor from Broadway and Wizard of Oz (1939) good witch Billie Burke as the overwhelmed matriarch of the Stanley clan. — Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Dec. 2025

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But experts cautioned against reading too much into year-over-year numbers that can fluctuate based on many factors — including how authorities classify and count certain offenses.

— Jazmin Alvarado, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
The market for first-time homebuyers isn't likely to change dramatically over the next few years, housing experts say.

— Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 3 July 2026

Definition of experts

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The winners in today’s economy are clearly involved in the development and funding of AI, including early investors, experts told CNN.

— Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Some winners have consistently ranked in the awards for more than two decades; others are catching your attention for the first time.

— Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Definition of winners

Noun

In response to what state leaders describe as threats from the federal government, the Minnesota Department of Human Services began the major task of revalidating 5,472 providers across various service programs deemed at high risk for fraud.

— Conor Wight, CBS News, 2 July 2026
This disconnect stems from a lack of psychological safety, where leaders fear speaking up or challenging ideas.

— Tracy Lawrence, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of leaders

Verb

The cocktail also remained effective against viral variants known to evade single-antibody treatments, demonstrating that combining two antibodies can overcome resistance that defeats either one alone.

— William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Brazil defeats Japan in the final minute, 2-1 Brazil is through to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after a last-minute goal broke Japanese hearts in Houston in the first game of the day.

— Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 29 June 2026

Definition of defeats

Verb

Sensors read a physiological signal, feed it back in real time, and the user learns to nudge it in a calmer direction.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
Junior talent now learns strategy earlier while AI handles repetitive production, giving humans more space for taste, storytelling and relationships.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of learns

Noun

Barcelona and Manchester City (in both domestic cups) were their elite conquerors in those competitions, though the 7-2 scoreline of the second leg at Camp Nou was embarrassing.

— The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Football, too, was brought to colonies by conquerors, only to be embraced by the conquered and remade anew.

— Franklin Leonard, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026

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