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
Pomellato’s dual mastery of goldsmithing and gem-setting is on full display, with the pieces showcasing openwork gold and stone compositions.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
25 June 2026
For Williams, that includes showing continued command of the huddle and increasing his mastery of the pre-snap operation.
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Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Because the digital supply chain is too complex for single-firm mastery, manufacturers are making deep alliances with technology providers rather than just buying equipment.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Michelle Obama has long demonstrated a knack for conveying messages through her clothing, and her outfit on Tuesday poignantly exemplified her mastery of this skill.
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Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
25 June 2026
For Williams, that includes showing continued command of the huddle and increasing his mastery of the pre-snap operation.
—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Because the digital supply chain is too complex for single-firm mastery, manufacturers are making deep alliances with technology providers rather than just buying equipment.
—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Michelle Obama has long demonstrated a knack for conveying messages through her clothing, and her outfit on Tuesday poignantly exemplified her mastery of this skill.
—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mastery
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Training should produce portable skills and credentials that remain valuable across employers, rather than proficiency in one company’s software or business processes.
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Several school districts in and near Fort Worth are below the state average in reading proficiency rates, according to data from the Fort Worth Education Partnership.
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Junior Caminero has already done some things no Rays players had ever accomplished, such as extending his sizzling power show on Friday to include hitting 10 home runs over a 10-game span.
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Plus, the power port includes three electrical outlets and three USB ports for powering appliances, speakers, and other devices.
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
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With Australia closing in on a winner in regulation with its young attack, Egypt settled in over the final 20 minutes or so to regain control of possession and find the more consistent threats on goal.
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The show represents a milestone in American TV, when showrunners like Shonda Rhimes began to become famous names in and of themselves, and create whole dominions of TV shows on networks and streaming services.
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Freeman had accomplished more than protecting her daughter from Hannah Ashley’s blow and, with perseverance, succeeded in getting herself and Lizzie out from under the Ashleys’ dominion.
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In a real world sense of course that can’t possibly be true, but the world view of the Puritan religious leaders who founded the Connecticut River Colony in the 1630s still held sway in the late 18th century.
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Roberta Smith, the co-chief art critic of the New York Times, and Jerry Saltz, the art critic of New York magazine, are writers of sway, elegance, legend.
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“Mastery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mastery. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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