Grand Master, the head of a military order of knighthood, a lodge, fraternal order, or the like.
Chess. Also Grand Master, grandmaster International Grand Master.
Also grandmaster a person at the highest level of ability or achievement in any field.
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He told reporters after a workout at his stable on Wednesday that becoming the first European-born grand master in sumo history was now the only thing on his mind.
From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026
He also serves as the grand master of various royal chivalry orders.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2023
Stephen Fulton, 77, had been appointed worshipful grand master of Cookstown Loyal Orange Lodge Number 3, as revealed by the Sunday Life newspaper.
From BBC • Feb. 8, 2023
“He’s a grand master of stage, film and television, and a joy to work with. He’s ferocious and funny and heartbreaking, and he has an incandescent soul.”
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2022
She was a grand master, lost to the intricacies of her art.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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