MASTERED Synonyms: 133 Similar and Opposite Words

mastered

verb

Definition of mastered next

past tense of master

as in defeated

to achieve a victory over finally mastered her longtime opponent at chess

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as in learned

to acquire complete knowledge, understanding, or skill in I think I've mastered algebra at last

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Recent Examples of mastered For example, 53% of CISD students mastered grade level in its 2024 STAAR scores, compared with 14% in Uplift Education, which was the lowest among the four charter schools presented on the chart. —

Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026 This is more than the one-and-done era, which Calipari mastered; or the advent of the 3-point line, which Pitino owned before everyone else. —

Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026 Chloe Crane-Leroux, a visual storyteller, cookbook author and photographer, has mastered the arts of tablescaping and hosting. —

Claire Peltier, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026 Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel This cream has mastered the art of hydrating without feeling heavy, thanks to red bean water, which delivers moisture while also absorbing excess oil. —

Lily Wohlner, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026 Mixed and mastered by Berlin polymath Rashad Becker, Silent Way maintains an underlying drive while exploring efflorescent top-line melodies and loops. —

Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 23 Mar. 2026 More than one climber tells me that safety techniques mastered in competition—particularly Aerial Rescue—have helped save lives and human limbs at work. —

Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026 Earlier this month, the R&B singer said on social media that the album was finished and had been mastered. —

Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026 Yo’ Mama’s Restaurant has mastered the delicious art of chicken and waffles. —

Bob Carlton, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026

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But the Royals have never defeated the Wave, and fell to 0-2 on the season.

— CBS News, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Ironically, Swalwell defeated an incumbent to get elected to Congress in the first place, largely on the attack that his opponent was never in the district.

— Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026