1
as in proficiency
a highly developed skill in or knowledge of something
the exchange student returned from her year in Spain with a complete mastery of the language
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as in power
the right or means to command or control others
the British monarch has only token mastery over the citizens of the United Kingdom
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Recent Examples of mastery
His commitment, sensitivity and mastery have inspired generations of actors and audiences around the world.
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Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 4 June 2025
Awkwardness gives way to some sort of hero moment or bad-boy edge, as with his Youth in Revolt rebel, his Goku-level comic-book-action mastery in Scott Pilgrim, and his cameo as a coke-fiend version of himself in This Is the End.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 3 June 2025
Three stars for Eurocentrism The Michelin Guide evaluates restaurants on the quality of their ingredients, the mastery of their flavors, the chef’s personality in their cooking, the harmony of flavors, and the consistency of the cuisine over the course of numerous visits.
—Tulasi Srinivas, The Conversation, 3 June 2025
The 18-time major champion, known for his fade-shot mastery, has often drawn parallels between his own game and Scheffler's technique.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
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Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 4 June 2025
Awkwardness gives way to some sort of hero moment or bad-boy edge, as with his Youth in Revolt rebel, his Goku-level comic-book-action mastery in Scott Pilgrim, and his cameo as a coke-fiend version of himself in This Is the End.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 3 June 2025
Three stars for Eurocentrism The Michelin Guide evaluates restaurants on the quality of their ingredients, the mastery of their flavors, the chef’s personality in their cooking, the harmony of flavors, and the consistency of the cuisine over the course of numerous visits.
—Tulasi Srinivas, The Conversation, 3 June 2025
The 18-time major champion, known for his fade-shot mastery, has often drawn parallels between his own game and Scheffler's technique.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mastery
Noun
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To perform each individual task effectively, an employee needs a certain level of proficiency in different skills.—
Abakar Saidov,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Over the past two seasons, Williams’ proficiency in the midrange has become an integral part of the Thunder’s half-court setup, finishing the regular season in the 93rd and 96th percentile in midrange attempts, according to Cleaning the Glass.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
Noun
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While the Marines are expected to avoid direct engagement with demonstrators, the symbolism of active-duty troops patrolling the streets of Los Angeles has reignited deep political tensions and legal debates over the limits of federal power.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 June 2025
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Money becomes power, and without clinical oversight, that power enables harmful behaviors.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Noun
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The next generation of Kardashians will soon enough inherit the dynasty’s now quieter cultural dominion, despite the media’s relentless transmutation, because the family has become powerful enough to run on autopilot.—
M. J. Corey,
New Yorker,
24 May 2025
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The region was once home to the Samnites, an ancient Italic warrior people that fought the Romans for dominion before Rome became an empire.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 June 2025
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Koo Min Gyo, a professor at Seoul National University’s Graduate School of Public Administration, expects Mr. Lee to use his party’s sway over the different branches of government to extend his power, while diminishing and stifling his critics.—
Ann Scott Tyson,
Christian Science Monitor,
4 June 2025
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Yet all along, the defense establishment plan competed with a different vision promoted by radical right-wing parties that hold sway in the government.—
Assaf Orion,
Foreign Affairs,
3 June 2025
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“Mastery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mastery. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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