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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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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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 -
Development should bridge current and required proficiencies, as well as solve real problems in real time (not across a six-week rollout or in a one-hour webinar).—
David James,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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As the mayor does not have voting powers in Haslet’s form of government, the vote to censure Hulsey was unanimous.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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Trump removed them under the Alien Enemies Act, which gives the President enhanced powers in wartime; court challenges ensued.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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These features are further enhanced by technology that adapts to individual preferences, such as smart shower controls and lighting systems tailored to each user.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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These product missteps have been further compounded by broader operational issues in the areas of marketing, supply chain and corporate cost controls.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Masteries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masteries. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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