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
Noun
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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 villain — who flew around inside a giant disco ball for no apparent reason — absorbed the Guardians’ powers and used them against the magical girl heroes.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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An equally contentious matter, the renewal of surveillance powers for federal spy agencies, also devolved into an after-hours affair.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 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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That strategy also reflects the relative smaller pockets of Chinese AI firms and constraints in accessing cutting-edge chips under Washington’s export controls.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Passed as part of the misnamed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in 2022, the federal government is now instituting strict price controls on prescription drugs accessed through Medicare.—
Elaine Parker,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Masteries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masteries. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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