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
“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
"The current regulations are such that the traditional county or combined district Twelfth parades are not possible," the Grand Lodge's grand master Edward Stevenson said.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2021
“I feel sorry for you already, because I am a grand master at panjpar. World renowned.”
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
Among other key distinctions, the Constantinian Order is attached to a crown, and its Grand Master is a would-be king.
From Slate ● Nov. 4, 2024
Word of the decision comes as the federation is hosting a World Cup event in Azerbaijan where top players including No. 1-ranked Grand Master Magnus Carlsen of Norway are attending.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 17, 2023
The Jedi Grand Master has an LED lightsaber that moves, and he is sensor-activated so trick-or-treaters dressed as Sith Lords best beware.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2023
Francis convoked an extraordinary general chapter for Jan. 25 to begin the process of electing a new Grand Master.
From Reuters ● Sep. 3, 2022
She started to explain some stuff, though—how Lily Sherman was Grand Master, which meant she had a power called “morph.”
From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee
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