Synonyms

Masters

American

[mas-terz, mah-sterz] / ˈmæs tərz, ˈmɑ stərz /

noun

Edgar Lee, 1869–1950, U.S. poet and novelist.
William Howell, 1915–2001, U.S. physician: researcher on human sexual behavior (husband of Virginia E. Johnson).

Masters British

/ ˈmɑːstəz /

noun

Edgar Lee. 1868–1950, US poet; best known for Spoon River Anthology (1915)

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Draper had won the prestigious Masters 1,000 title at Indian Wells and reached the fourth round of the Australian and French Opens before being impacted by the injury in his left arm.

From BBC

Andrew Fletcher, global head of Christie's Old Masters Department, described the discovery as "one of the most memorable moments" of his career.

From BBC

Appeared in the February 5, 2026, print edition as 'English Masters, Side by Side'.

From The Wall Street Journal

Barely two weeks ago, he was on great form at the Masters.

From BBC

Two-time US Open champion DeChambeau, and US Open and Masters winner Rahm have exemptions to continue playing for the sport's biggest prizes.

From BBC

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