mas·ter·mind
ˈma-stər-ˌmīnd 
ˌmas-tər-ˈ
: a person who supplies the directing or creative intelligence for a project
masterminded; masterminding; masterminds
: to be the mastermind of
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Examples of mastermind in a Sentence
Noun
the mastermind behind the terrorist plot
the real mastermind behind the embezzlement scheme
Verb
They masterminded a unique solution to the problem.
He masterminded the bank robbery.
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Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
By Jon Herskovitz and Soo-Hyang Choi / Bloomberg May 8, 2024 12:35 AM EDT
Kim Ki Nam, a propaganda mastermind who helped forge the cult of personality for the family dynasty that has ruled North Korea since its founding in the Cold War, has died at the age of 94.
—TIME, 8 May 2024
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Noun
Charlie consoled Kenzie, telling her the mastermind behind the blindside was Maria, who rallied the troops behind Kenzie and Venus’ backs.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
By Jon Herskovitz and Soo-Hyang Choi / Bloomberg May 8, 2024 12:35 AM EDT
Kim Ki Nam, a propaganda mastermind who helped forge the cult of personality for the family dynasty that has ruled North Korea since its founding in the Cold War, has died at the age of 94.
—TIME, 8 May 2024
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“Mastermind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mastermind. Accessed 13 May. 2024.
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