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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The collection spans Old Masters like Titian, Dürer, and Goya to modern masterpieces, including Monet and de Chirico, as well as the works that were taken.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament fully support Tiger Woods as he focuses on his well-being,” Masters chairman Fred Ridley said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Prior to the crash he had not ruled out playing in next month's Masters - though he has not competed at a major since missing the cut at The Open in July 2024.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Next week, Woods is scheduled to attend the Champions Dinner at Augusta National ahead of the 90th Masters.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

No bugs this time: Goupil prints of traditional art by Old Masters, as well as prints and photo engravings.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

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