mastery
noun
mas·tery
ˈma-st(ə-)rē 
1
b
: the upper hand in a contest or competition : superiority, ascendancy
2
a
: possession or display of great skill or technique
b
: skill or knowledge that makes one master of a subject : command
Examples of mastery in a Sentence
We were impressed by her mastery of the subject.
She achieved a complete mastery of French.
He struggled to gain mastery of his fears.
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Her argument is that mastery and consumption are not synonymous.
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Peter Su,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Head coach Luis de la Fuente’s team—built around players Rodri, Lamine Yamal, and Pedri—is known for its mastery of possession play and attractive passing.
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Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 June 2026
Reynolds leaves the strong impression that slavery flourished in the South instead of the North simply because southern religion and ideology depended on mastery rather than because southern topography and climate also favored the plantation system.
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James Traub,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
As celebrations for America’s 250th gear up, reenactors seek out artisans with mastery of historic garments.
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Melanie Stetson Freeman,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 June 2026
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Peter Su,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Head coach Luis de la Fuente’s team—built around players Rodri, Lamine Yamal, and Pedri—is known for its mastery of possession play and attractive passing.
—
Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 June 2026
Reynolds leaves the strong impression that slavery flourished in the South instead of the North simply because southern religion and ideology depended on mastery rather than because southern topography and climate also favored the plantation system.
—
James Traub,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
As celebrations for America’s 250th gear up, reenactors seek out artisans with mastery of historic garments.
—
Melanie Stetson Freeman,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for mastery
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“Mastery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mastery. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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mastery
noun
mas·tery
ˈmas-t(ə-)rē
plural masteries
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