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
These on-screen rivalries provided Cena with countless opportunities to observe McMahon's mastery of heel tactics, crowd manipulation, and promo delivery.
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
You’re built for big-picture mastery, but Gemini wants to teach you the magic of small steps, Capricorn.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 22 May 2025
In a special nod to musical mastery, the festival will also include a Quincy Jones tribute curated by Grammy-winning producer Jermaine Dupri.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 20 May 2025
Vocally, van den Heever falls short of the comprehensive mastery shown by Karita Mattila in the Met’s previous production.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
You’re built for big-picture mastery, but Gemini wants to teach you the magic of small steps, Capricorn.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 22 May 2025
In a special nod to musical mastery, the festival will also include a Quincy Jones tribute curated by Grammy-winning producer Jermaine Dupri.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 20 May 2025
Vocally, van den Heever falls short of the comprehensive mastery shown by Karita Mattila in the Met’s previous production.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mastery
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Bournemouth had been preparing for Torres to start and knowing the Spain defender’s proficiency in possession, Iraola allowed Konsa to have the first pass before pressing.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Languages: English, Portuguese and Spanish, limited proficiency in Chinese and French.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
9 May 2025
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If the Heat doesn’t extend that qualifying offer, Mitchell would become an unrestricted free agent this offseason and Miami would lose the power to always have an opportunity match outside offers.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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While others chase fleeting trends or seek instant results, those who understand and leverage the power of patience may be able to secure more consistent, sustainable and rewarding investments.—
Rodolfo Delgado,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The next generation of Kardashians will soon enough inherit the dynasty’s now quieter cultural dominion, despite the media’s relentless transmutation, because the family has become powerful enough to run on autopilot.—
M. J. Corey,
New Yorker,
24 May 2025
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The region was once home to the Samnites, an ancient Italic warrior people that fought the Romans for dominion before Rome became an empire.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 June 2025
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Koo Min Gyo, a professor at Seoul National University’s Graduate School of Public Administration, expects Mr. Lee to use his party’s sway over the different branches of government to extend his power, while diminishing and stifling his critics.—
Ann Scott Tyson,
Christian Science Monitor,
4 June 2025
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Yet all along, the defense establishment plan competed with a different vision promoted by radical right-wing parties that hold sway in the government.—
Assaf Orion,
Foreign Affairs,
3 June 2025
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“Mastery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mastery. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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