Masters
Americannoun
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Edgar Lee, 1869–1950, U.S. poet and novelist.
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William Howell, 1915–2001, U.S. physician: researcher on human sexual behavior (husband of Virginia E. Johnson).
noun
Example Sentences
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The majors are how Mr. Nicklaus defined his career, so his six Masters wins, five PGA Championships, four U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
About £1.75m, the vast majority from Swale Borough Council, was spent on renovating Masters House, which since 2023 has housed a project that supports young local entrepreneurs with mentorship and reduced rents for business space.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
The library’s gravitas suggests the singular aura of the club’s annual invitational tournament, the Masters.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
The Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters was cancelled, just two years into a 10-year deal, and the country reportedly abandoned plans to bid to host the 2035 rugby union World Cup.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
This was the way the Masters tended to treat us that summer.
From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles
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