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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Recent Examples of masters

Noun

The end of the world has come in many forms for Robert and Michelle King, television’s reigning masters of the feel-good/feel-bad apocalypse. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026 Since mega masters hearings began in May, immigration data researchers found that the number of people ordered deported when not showing up for a hearing has skyrocketed. — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026 The title refers not only to the horror film my protagonist, Maya, is trying to make, but also to the city’s new masters and to those living in a zombified state of willful ignorance. — Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026 Aaron Rodgers was one of the masters of this for years with the Green Bay Packers. — Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 In control of the original masters, Sonic Memoir allowed Cole to reclaim her narrative. — Tina Eves, SPIN, 9 Sep. 2026 Lynx masters terrain DEEP Robotics has released new footage showing its Lynx wheel-legged robot navigating a harsh red desert terrain, highlighting the machine’s ability to operate across loose sand, steep slopes, and uneven ground. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026 That is the kind of performance that masters of acting will spend 60 years prepping and then finally be able to deliver a performance like that — and Austin just did it. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026 Meanwhile, two sauna masters shovelled ice infused with fragrant oil onto the rocks and performed an Aufguss, a German ritual in which towels are twirled to spread scented air. — Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2026

Verb

The real competitive advantage of the next decade will not belong to the CEO who masters every AI platform, but the CEO who consistently makes better decisions. — Jose Luis Gonzalez Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Finally, Kim masters the steps and takes to the stage with confidence, as her family cheers her on! — Literary Hub, 11 May 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 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 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 Stylist Chrissy Rasmussen masters the layered medium-length look on clients. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for masters

Noun

Aviation experts have marveled that the plane didn't crash after a descent so sharp that the rudder was torn away.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
These agencies now need to work with cryptanalysis experts to ensure that standardized algorithms are continually tested against the latest AI attack vectors.

— Ali El Kaafarani, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of experts

Noun

Take a resident who voted for only one of the 10 winners but for two of the slate’s three candidates.

— Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026
The real winners are focused on whether the tools are actually improving business outcomes, starting with the customer and working backwards to identify where the tech can make the biggest impact.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of winners

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Israeli leaders have said little about the unprecedented death toll in Gaza, the humanitarian catastrophe and the lack of reconstruction.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
Lawyers for victims’ relatives claim that a group of extremist religious leaders in Saudi Arabia aided the hijackers.

— Tom Winter, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of leaders

Verb

Jason Sudeikis does sneak in the final emotional moment, when Ted learns that Mae Green, the beloved owner of the local Crown & Anchor pub, apparently died while cheering on the team from the stands.

— Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026
Verity is immobile and catatonic, and Lowen learns that the family’s life is also darkened by a child’s accidental death.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of learns

Noun

Still, the question of what Ebel was doing with his adepts swept through Prussia, dominating the newspapers that had only recently begun to emerge from their eighteenth-century chronicling of obligations to a more modern publicizing role.

— Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
He was investigated by the SS on the orders of Heinrich Himmler but convinced his investigators, all adepts of Deutsche Physik, that he was engaged in worthwhile teaching and research.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025

Definition of adepts

Noun

Located at the junction of three continents—Europe, Asia, and Africa—the region has historically been a crossroads for conquerors, peoples, trade, and ideas.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Sep. 2026
In life, and in the novel, the German conquerors in their splendid uniforms make debonair remarks, as the French cultural and social figures who frequent the bar—collaborators—are thrilled to remain close to power.

— David Denby, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of conquerors

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In July, Puma reported a slip in sales in the second quarter, but the company’s bosses remain optimistic that their plan to bring the brand back to growth by 2027 is on the right track.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
As more employees use AI in their day-to-day, bosses need to change their approach to managing given this new means of work, says Aparna Nair, IBM's chief talent, leadership & culture officer.

— Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026