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- noun Alternative spelling of
Grandmaster . - noun A
master in a field, whose skills or accomplishments exceed those of other masters.
Etymologies
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Examples
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Is chess legend Bobby Fischer playing anonymously on the Internet, as a British chess grandmaster is claiming?
Boing Boing: September 9, 2001 - September 15, 2001 Archives 2001
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It’s a task for which much of the media, with an attention span which makes a goldfish look like a chess grandmaster, is singularly ill-equipped.
Archive 2007-04-01 Stephen Tall 2007
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He’s about to become chess’ first black grandmaster from the sub-Saharan region, and he might contend for the world championship.
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It’s a task for which much of the media, with an attention span which makes a goldfish look like a chess grandmaster, is singularly ill-equipped.
The case for fair-minded journalism Stephen Tall 2007
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I recently had the opportunity to speak with a writer who could be easily described as a grandmaster of the field.
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Bill Cinton has been called the grandmaster of the non-apology apology.
The Death of Common Courtesy and the Corrosion of the Golden Rule 2009
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Those who claim a grandmaster should be a serious contender for the world championship would consider hundreds of current titleholders unqualified.
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The so called grandmaster draws will almost cease to occur, since in many equal positions, including "dead draws", one side enjoys a tiny advantage, which although may not be sufficient for a complete win may be enough to win slightly.
ChessBase News 2009
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drawn by Noli Novak Agnes Gund "It's the only time I'd ever be called a grandmaster because I certainly wouldn't get it through playing the game," said a laughing Ms. Gund, adding that she doesn't have the patience to play.
Making a Move to Help Students Chris Herring 2011
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Ms. Gund, a former president at the MoMA, recently had the title of "grandmaster" bestowed upon her.
Making a Move to Help Students Chris Herring 2011
seanahan commented on the word grandmaster
A title for the best chess players in the world.
February 21, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word grandmaster
Actually, it's jennarenn. Grandmaster is my nickname.
February 21, 2007
chained_bear commented on the word grandmaster
Doesn't the KKK have a grandmaster? Or is that grandcyclops?
February 21, 2007
seanahan commented on the word grandmaster
You're thinking of Grand Wizard.
February 21, 2007
reesetee commented on the word grandmaster
Yikes. You guys are weirding me out. ;-)
February 21, 2007
chained_bear commented on the word grandmaster
Eeew.
February 21, 2007
abraxaszugzwang commented on the word grandmaster
Actually, it's Bud Bundy's rapper name: Grandmaster B
February 21, 2007