Synonyms

grand master

American

[grand mas-ter] / ˈgrænd ˈmæs tər /

noun

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.

Grand Master British

noun

the title borne by the head of any of various societies, orders, and other organizations, such as the Templars or Freemasons, or the various martial arts

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He capped off a stunning year by beating grand master Hoshoryu in a play-off to clinch his first title in only his 14th tournament.

From Barron's

He served as grand master of the Orange Lodge at the height of the Troubles, between 1972 and 1998.

From BBC

Among other key distinctions, the Constantinian Order is attached to a crown, and its Grand Master is a would-be king.

From Slate

And the Queen becomes the Grand Master of the Order of the British Empire, once held by the King's father, Prince Philip, and grandfather George VI.

From BBC

His main residence was decorated with works by the Renaissance painter Titian and the Dutch grand master Rembrandt.

From BBC

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