master class
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of master class
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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His scenes with Moore are a master class in how to find a character’s motivation — and a scream.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
Love her or not, seeing O’Donnell back in her element was a master class in unapologetic cultural resistance.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
It’s a master class in building a powerhouse consumer business in the age of TikTok.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
In fact, Wright didn’t explain things so much as conduct a master class in weaseling.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Promptly after greeting them in Paris, however, Swann deserted them in favor of a master class with the cellist Pablo Casals.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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