What does "Mastermind" mean?

intelligent planner of a scheme

Synonym: planning, scheming Opposite: improvising

"Mastermind" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

The mastermind was ADA Greene.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine S7E9

so that kinda makes you the mastermind behind the whole thing.

Gossip Girl S5E21

Pam was the mastermind.

The Office S5E5

Rival drug gang taking out the mastermind?

Breaking Bad S4E5

THE WHOLE THING WAS MASTERMINDED BY MY MOTHER, OF COURSE.

Gilmore Girls S1E3

I was just the simple mastermind Who planned the whole operation And executed it to perfection.

Parks and Recreation S2E18

So, what, you think he just woke up one day and became mastermind of a palace coup?

Suits S5E9

Not all criminals are masterminds, Connie.

Young Sheldon S6E20

"Mastermind" in TV shows & movies

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