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
As American models demonstrated their speed and mastery, their global market share and international users grew rapidly.
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Sebastian Elbaum, Foreign Affairs, 13 June 2025
On June 11, Resy’s Dream Team Dinners series makes an important stop in Atlanta with a collaboration that blends memory, migration, and culinary mastery.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 11 June 2025
That might not initially sound significant, however, McDaniel said Tagovailoa’s mastery of the finer points of the offense — when to get rid of the ball rather than force a throw — will be the next step in the quarterback’s development.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 10 June 2025
With 30 years of performance behind her, eleven Grammy nominations, and an Honorary Degree in Music from Oxford University, Shankar has long since proved her technical mastery.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
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Sebastian Elbaum, Foreign Affairs, 13 June 2025
On June 11, Resy’s Dream Team Dinners series makes an important stop in Atlanta with a collaboration that blends memory, migration, and culinary mastery.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 11 June 2025
That might not initially sound significant, however, McDaniel said Tagovailoa’s mastery of the finer points of the offense — when to get rid of the ball rather than force a throw — will be the next step in the quarterback’s development.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 10 June 2025
With 30 years of performance behind her, eleven Grammy nominations, and an Honorary Degree in Music from Oxford University, Shankar has long since proved her technical mastery.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mastery
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Thankfully, there is a growing number of opportunities for younger and seasoned workers alike to level up their AI proficiency.—
Mark C. Perna,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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There was a 5% drop in 3- and 4-year-olds who were enrolled in school, a drop of 7% in math proficiency among eighth graders and a 4% drop in fourth graders who are proficient in reading.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2025
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Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2025
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Sutton noted that despite limited lethal power, Iran's numerous platforms and long-range strike ability pose a serious deterrent.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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These were inhabitants of the Real East Coast who, even in the late 2000s, were still under the impression that hip-hop’s having been created in their territory granted them indefinite dominion over how the genre’s rhythm and presentation were supposed to feel.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2025
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The idea of achieving ‘dominion’ over the world and society is not uncommon in charismatic Christian theology, according to religious scholar Matthew Taylor, who studies Christian Nationalism.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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To buttress that desire for control, the profile of full-back Guardiola employed changed.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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Through these House rules, the speaker wields nearly absolute control over the legislative process.—
Matt Paprocki,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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Technology leaders who report to the CEO are more likely to have greater sway in vital digital era strategic and operational decisions.—
Noah Barsky,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Salam also promised to strengthen the Lebanese Armed Forces, as a means to assert the state’s authority in a place that for years had been under the sway of Hezbollah.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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“Mastery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mastery. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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