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
High performers stop chasing novelty and start building mastery.
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Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
As condolences and recollections pour in, the common thread — one that matched my own experiences when living in Doha — was that beneath Al Attiyah’s encyclopedic knowledge of the region’s history and mastery of energy politics, his humility and warmth was what drew people in.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 28 May 2026
Polaris, the green-haired daughter of Magneto with a comparable mastery over magnetism, is another fresh face.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 27 May 2026
The photographers capable of delivering truly exceptional work at the luxury level have spent years, often decades, developing the technical mastery, emotional intelligence and professional infrastructure required to perform at that standard.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
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Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
As condolences and recollections pour in, the common thread — one that matched my own experiences when living in Doha — was that beneath Al Attiyah’s encyclopedic knowledge of the region’s history and mastery of energy politics, his humility and warmth was what drew people in.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 28 May 2026
Polaris, the green-haired daughter of Magneto with a comparable mastery over magnetism, is another fresh face.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 27 May 2026
The photographers capable of delivering truly exceptional work at the luxury level have spent years, often decades, developing the technical mastery, emotional intelligence and professional infrastructure required to perform at that standard.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mastery
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Black students also had the district’s lowest proficiency rates in math and English on 2025 district testing.—
UC Berkeley,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
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In 1921, the Republican majorities in the Legislature and governor’s office required a demonstration of fifth-grade English reading and writing proficiency to register to vote.—
Robert Polner,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
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To put these figures in perspective, the entire city of San Francisco consumes about 1 gigawatt of power.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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The Hermosa Beach Pier closed Sunday morning after a truck collided with nearby power lines.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Both were thrown onto the roadway as the carriage continued out of control.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Or could an upstart that prioritizes love and mercy, say, over dominion lure away their customers?—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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But first comes Infantino’s own strategic test, the same one faced by every emperor whose dominion threatens to collapse because of overexpansion.—
Chris Jones,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2026
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The rhythm section is downright molten, an understated, earthy sway beneath Davis’ soaring melodies.—
Natalie Weiner,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
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Movement through this passage promotes concerns that the Persian Gulf Strait Authority still holds sway in the movement of vessels throughout the strait.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
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“Mastery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mastery. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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