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master's

[mas-terz, mah-sterz] / ˈmæs tərz, ˈmɑ stərz /
NOUN
academic degree
Synonyms
WEAK
Associate's Associate's degree Bachelor's PhD bachelor's degree degree graduate degree master's degree undergraduate degree
NOUN
postgraduate degree
Synonyms
WEAK
PhD advanced degree doctoral degree doctorate master's degree postgrad degree
masters
NOUN
person in charge, female or male
Synonyms
STRONGEST
administrator boss commander director guru instructor judge manager owner ruler teacher
STRONG
captain chief chieftain commandant conqueror controller employer general governor guide head lord matriarch overlord overseer patriarch pedagogue preceptor principal pro skipper superintendent supervisor swami taskmaster tutor wheel
WEAK
commanding officer head person schoolmaster/mistress slave driver spiritual leader top dog
Antonyms
STRONGEST
employee follower pupil student worker
WEAK
amateur servant
NOUN
expert, skilled person, female or male
Synonyms
STRONGEST
artist authority connoisseur doctor genius guru professional scientist
STRONG
ace adept artiste buff champion conqueror doyen doyenne maestro maven pro pundit sage savant shark victor virtuoso whiz winner wizard
WEAK
old hand old pro past master prima donna proficient real pro whiz-bang
Antonyms
STRONG
amateur ignoramus loser rookie
WEAK
servant
VERB
learn; become proficient
Synonyms
STRONGEST
comprehend grasp understand
STRONG
acquire cram grind study swamp
WEAK
beat the game beat the system bone up bury yourself in excel in gain mastery get down cold get down pat get hold of get the hang of get the knack of hit the books learn the ropes megastudy pick up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
misinterpret mistake misunderstand
WEAK
be ignorant

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Three-time Masters champion Gary Player might turn 91 later this year, but on Wednesday he was still high-kicking his way around Augusta and lapping up another chance to play in front of the patrons.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Often called “a tradition unlike any other,” the Masters golf tournament has a non-traditional media partner this year.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

When the 90th of the Masters tees off Thursday, Rose will once again try to emulate Nicklaus, who became a positively ancient champion for the sixth time at the age of 46.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

For the world's leading golfers, there are few weeks in the season which heighten the senses more than the Masters - especially if you're in the mix for the Green Jacket.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The Great Masters of Meereen occupied the red and orange benches.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin