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August 01, 2025

Today’s phrase: G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time)

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GRE-friendly alternative:

VIRTUOSO

Definition:

(n.) Someone with exceptional talent and technical skill in a particular field.

American English: /ˌvɝː.tʃuˈoʊ.soʊ / vr·choo·ow·sow

British English: /ˌvɜː.tʃuˈəʊ.səʊ / vuh·tyoo·ow·sow

🎭 Synonyms:

Expert, champion, master, genius

🕵️‍♀️ Antonyms:

Novice, beginner, amateur, neophyte

Examples:

The chef, a virtuoso of the omelet, could flip a pancake in his sleep.

Etymology:

Early 17th century: from Italian, literally ‘learned, skilful’, from late Latin virtuosus

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