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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
The French-Tunisian designer was already making waves in Paris; now he was poised to seduce America with his inimitable combination of technical mastery and sensual provocation.
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Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
But here’s the catch: AI savvy means little without subject mastery.
—Martin Mulyadi, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2025
Hernández’s mastery distinguishes him from Hollywood director Daniel Minahan, whose latest is On Swift Horses, another love story about romantic panic but without Hernández’s élan.
—Armond White, National Review, 25 Apr. 2025
Students in mixed-age studios set personal goals and demonstrate mastery through public exhibitions, not tests.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
But here’s the catch: AI savvy means little without subject mastery.
—Martin Mulyadi, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2025
Hernández’s mastery distinguishes him from Hollywood director Daniel Minahan, whose latest is On Swift Horses, another love story about romantic panic but without Hernández’s élan.
—Armond White, National Review, 25 Apr. 2025
Students in mixed-age studios set personal goals and demonstrate mastery through public exhibitions, not tests.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mastery
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These credentials fall into two main categories, each offering different insights into an expert's capabilities: Vendor-specific certifications demonstrate proficiency with particular forensic tools or technologies.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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However, Rafael Jimenez-Flores, PhD, the J.T. Parker endowed chair for dairy foods in the Department of Food Science and Technology at The Ohio State University, stresses the importance of reinstating the proficiency testing program as soon as possible.—
Parents,
Parents,
9 May 2025
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The show explores themes of power, identity and culture in Harlem.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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Ruth wants Prima to make a moral judgment about Heiss’s behavior, to see it as a perhaps exploitative abuse of power—a kind of judgment that hadn’t previously occurred to Prima.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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The coalition should invite Syria to become a member of the group, which would acknowledge both Syrian dominion and the government’s responsibility in helping counter the remaining ISIS threat.—
Volker Perthes,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Jan. 2025
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The artwork brings a necessary dose of reality to what is otherwise a weeklong fantasy land of luxury and parties for the super-rich to celebrate their dominion over the world hosted under the guise of fine art.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
1 Dec. 2024
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By pinpointing high-privilege users and monitoring data-sharing behaviors, Reco assists CISOs in implementing stricter access controls.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2025
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At the same time, progressives held sway on issues like housing, where some of the most restrictive zoning in the country kept resident development stalled even as homelessness and encampments spread.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 May 2025
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The reshuffling came after conservative podcast host and influencer Laura Loomer exerted increasing sway on Trump's decision-making, encouraging Trump to fire two senior officials on the National Security Council after a White House visit.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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“Mastery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mastery. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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