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
Our curriculum introduces activities and concepts introduced to the child each year and are repeated and reinforced so each child can achieve mastery.
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Jose Bolanos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
With her usual mastery of dynamics, Laferte starts out sweetly caressing each phrase.
—Jon Pareles, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
But Molly’s humor — much of which is communicated through inner-monologue voiceover — is steeped in anger, pain, and grief, all of which Williams commands with the mastery of a five-time Oscar nominee.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 27 Mar. 2025
In terms of colors, Hublot, a division of LVMH, also stands out, thanks to its patented mastery of coloured ceramic watches.
—Stéphane Jg Girod, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Jose Bolanos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
With her usual mastery of dynamics, Laferte starts out sweetly caressing each phrase.
—Jon Pareles, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
But Molly’s humor — much of which is communicated through inner-monologue voiceover — is steeped in anger, pain, and grief, all of which Williams commands with the mastery of a five-time Oscar nominee.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 27 Mar. 2025
In terms of colors, Hublot, a division of LVMH, also stands out, thanks to its patented mastery of coloured ceramic watches.
—Stéphane Jg Girod, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mastery
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Follow Shopify’s lead in including AI proficiency in feedback loops — whether through peer reviews, OKRs or team dashboards.—
Douglas B. Laney,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, applicants must now pass a language proficiency test and attend an in-person interview.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2025
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Hugo saw that something as simple as shoes could be solved with the right approach and insights, cementing his belief in the power of technology to solve real-world problems.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Earlier this month, it was revealed that Massive Entertainment's ambitious action-adventure game would be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025, which speaks well about the raw graphical power of Nintendo's new hybrid console.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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In 1911, the Crystal Palace hosted its largest event, the Festival of Empire Exhibition, a chance for subjects to see their rulers in person, for overseas dominions to sing the empire’s praises and for imperial unity to shine out across the world.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Nov. 2024
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As America steers the rickety tricycle of its fading dominion toward the boundless horizon of partisan derangement and endless griping, football will once again go about its job of trying to distract us from whatever the government decides to get up to in 2025.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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Bailey’s lawsuit is the latest in a prolonged fight between city and state officials over funding of the Kansas City Police Department, which is under state control.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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May Regulate Blood Sugar Control Glucose (blood sugar) control in people with diabetes is crucial to prevent the effects of high and low glucose levels.—
Mary Choy,
Verywell Health,
18 Apr. 2025
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Venezuelans make up almost one-third of the city’s electorate and hold significant sway in local elections.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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With Turkish backing, HTS operated in northwestern Idlib Province through much of the Syrian civil war and managed to extend its sway over the territory.—
Jerome Drevon,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Mastery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mastery. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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