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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
As condolences and recollections pour in, the common thread — one that matched my own experiences when living in Doha — was that beneath Al Attiyah’s encyclopedic knowledge of the region’s history and mastery of energy politics, his humility and warmth was what drew people in.
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Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 28 May 2026
This is true signature scent mastery, right here.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
Polaris, the green-haired daughter of Magneto with a comparable mastery over magnetism, is another fresh face.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 27 May 2026
The photographers capable of delivering truly exceptional work at the luxury level have spent years, often decades, developing the technical mastery, emotional intelligence and professional infrastructure required to perform at that standard.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
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Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 28 May 2026
This is true signature scent mastery, right here.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
Polaris, the green-haired daughter of Magneto with a comparable mastery over magnetism, is another fresh face.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 27 May 2026
The photographers capable of delivering truly exceptional work at the luxury level have spent years, often decades, developing the technical mastery, emotional intelligence and professional infrastructure required to perform at that standard.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mastery
Noun
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Legislative leaders did not address students passing from one grade to the next without meeting proficiency in reading and math.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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Researchers at Yale University found that Babbel learners who completed a semester-equivalent of Spanish study—about 15 hours—saw their oral proficiency improve by 100% in three months.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2026
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Federal officials this year sent water from the upstream Flaming Gorge Reservoir to Lake Powell to stave off an emergency where water levels in the lower reservoir fall so low that water no longer flows through the dam’s power turbines — the only safe way to release water for extended periods.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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That still left a lot of the two-time league champion’s star power exposed to be plucked by the four new teams looking to fill rosters.—
Tom Carothers,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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The iXi trolley uses two cameras and GPS that’s pre-loaded with maps of more than 40,000 courses to autonomously steer itself, with players able to issue commands via hand gestures or voice control.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Finance teams gain earlier cost visibility, improving margin control and sustainability and sourcing teams can evaluate material impact, availability and waste implications.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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But first comes Infantino’s own strategic test, the same one faced by every emperor whose dominion threatens to collapse because of overexpansion.—
Chris Jones,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2026
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That’s why the theme of violence, both psychological and physical, is central to the novel, precisely because for so long—and unfortunately still today—violence hasn’t been considered sufficient reason to bring an end to the dominion of the male, founded on force and on the subordination of women.—
Nina Mesfin,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
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Monetary policy decisions are made by a committee of 12 FOMC members, and while the chair usually has considerable sway, Warsh would need to persuade panel members of the immediate need for rate cuts.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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Singapore is a global financial hub with particular sway across Southeast Asia, and global financial institutions use the city as a home base for their operations in the region.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
22 May 2026
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“Mastery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mastery. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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