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
Now, with 17+ years of experience and mastery of over 50 advanced skincare technologies, Bartov's clinics have earned a reputation built on results, not hype.
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Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Wallstedt’s technical mastery and positioning are pristine.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The ballet world is, of course, unique—a field that requires uncommon athletic and artistic mastery, as well as more commitment and sacrifice than most 9-to-5 jobs.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
The next decade will demand resilience in the face of uncertainty, emotional intelligence amid rapid change and a mindset that embraces learning over mastery.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 9 Jan. 2026
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Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Wallstedt’s technical mastery and positioning are pristine.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The ballet world is, of course, unique—a field that requires uncommon athletic and artistic mastery, as well as more commitment and sacrifice than most 9-to-5 jobs.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
The next decade will demand resilience in the face of uncertainty, emotional intelligence amid rapid change and a mindset that embraces learning over mastery.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mastery
Noun
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Lucrative, fully remote data science jobs with robust salaries usually require technical proficiencies that are gauged in an interview.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
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That means abandoning your inhibitions and not getting hung up on grammar or achieving proficiency, said Thomas Sauer, assistant director of resource development for the National Foreign Language Center at the University of Maryland.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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The experience also reinforced Madsen’s belief in the power of social media.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Mophie's power bank has the functionality of a wireless MagSafe connection, with the convenience of a stand.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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For many women, selling Avon was their first opportunity to earn and control income, even if earnings were modest.—
Paula de la Cruz,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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That means American users’ experience on the app is unlikely to change in a visible way, although the algorithm that determines what videos are served to their feeds could shift as the new ownership group takes control.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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During the Cold War, Radio Free Europe broadcast news to parts of Eastern Europe that were under Communist dominion.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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His strong-arming of universities, law firms, and media companies is a response to real problems, but his actions seem aimed more at harming those entities—and expanding his dominion over them—than at crafting enduring fixes.—
Stephen Kotkin,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Dec. 2025
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Støre clarified in a statement on Monday that the Norwegian government holds no sway over who is receives the Peace Prize.—
Sophie Brams,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2026
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Winnicott started using the term to distinguish his observations from the theories of Melanie Klein, whose work held great sway among analysts in the mid-century.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Mastery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mastery. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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