1
as in proficiencies
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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2
as in powers
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 Synonyms for masteries
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Lucrative, fully remote data science jobs with robust salaries usually require technical proficiencies that are gauged in an interview.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026 -
Industry experience and demonstrated proficiencies are among the top factors considered by employers surveyed in NACE’s Job Outlook 2026.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 Dec. 2025
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The Treasury had collected more than $133 billion from the import taxes the president has imposed under the emergency powers law as of December, federal data shows.—
Lindsay Whitehurst,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Living in the moment, and blooming where she was planted were her super powers.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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And they are captivated by a vision of an imperial federation, with a parliament in London, where Britain would be an important partner, but just one, and where Canada and the other dominions would have representation.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2026
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All four companies have taken steps to improve safety, including by introducing parental controls tools, adding privacy settings for young users, increasing content restrictions and offering options to limit notifications or time spent scrolling.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Both iPhones and Android devices have onboard controls to help regulate screen time.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Masteries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masteries. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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