mastermind

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“Hannah was the mastermind who figured out four nesting possibilities.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Authorities say several suspects, including the alleged mastermind, remain under active investigation, with further arrests expected.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

Both men are indebted to a mastermind who organizes such jobs—Money, played by Nick Nolte.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

Now, with the mastermind of the Australian Open's growth reportedly set for pastures new, BBC Sport looks at the tournament's recent success and asks where it goes next.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

The city was not only home to her dad’s literary idol, but Emily’s, too: Garrison Griswold, CEO of Bayside Press and mastermind of Book Scavenger, the coolest book-hunting game in existence.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman