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Masters

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

noun

  1. Edgar Lee, 1869–1950, U.S. poet and novelist.

  2. William Howell, 1915–2001, U.S. physician: researcher on human sexual behavior (husband of Virginia E. Johnson).


Masters British  
/ ˈmɑːstəz /

noun

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

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Bidding for his fourth ATP Masters 1000 title in a row, Sinner beat Norrie 6-2 7-5 in less than 90 minutes to extend his winning streak to 20 matches.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

A few weeks earlier, Jack Nicklaus had won the Masters, at age 46.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

Masters of Albion has been released in early access on the global online PC store Steam, a model which allows users to purchase and play games in active development before their official launch.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

In a recent interview Lance Dodes, a retired assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, told journalist Ian Masters that Trump’s motivations are not complex.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

“Your Worship, I beg you, take the noble Hizdahr for your king at once. He can speak with the Wise Masters, make a peace for us.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin