masterclass

British

/ ˈmɑːstəˌklɑːs /

noun

a session of tuition by an expert, esp a musician, for exceptional students, usually given in public or on television

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But like that first rout, Thursday’s featured a flurry of Lakers turnovers, suffocating Oklahoma City ball pressure and an efficient masterclass from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Victor Wembanyama led a defensive masterclass as the San Antonio Spurs out-muscled the Detroit Pistons 114-103 Monday in an intense and aggressive clash between the NBA's two most in-form teams.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

But through a masterclass in loopholes and label swapping, Russian athletes have become the Games’ permanent, uninvited guests.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Patience was the name of the game for England after Ben Duckett and Rehan Ahmed lost theirs, but Root produced a masterclass in it.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

Carlos Alcaraz stepped up his bid for a maiden Australian Open title with a masterclass to reach the quarter-finals on Sunday by dismissing the American Tommy Paul.

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

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