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masterful

[mas-ter-fuhl, mah-ster-] / ˈmæs tər fəl, ˈmɑ stər- /


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His portrayal of a paleontologist suddenly discovering that the creatures he’s studied in rock and bone have come to life is just masterful.

From Slate Jul. 13, 2026

Early has a masterful understanding of both melodrama’s power and its inherent comedy.

From Salon Jun. 22, 2026

But with the exiled skipper at the crease 275 miles away, stand-in captain Root began a typically masterful unbeaten 75 to take England's rearguard into the final day.

From BBC Jun. 20, 2026

He’s tapped into a collective social-media psyche that runs on vibes and enthusiasm and hope for a better future that he has become so masterful at selling.

From The Wall Street Journal May 24, 2026

Dr. Barnes had to admit to himself that it was a masterful piece of reporting.

From "The Landry News" by Andrew Clements




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