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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
On the flip side, if Woody Johnson was grading at home, Tannenbaum would have received an A+ for his mastery of Corporate Mumbo Jumbo.
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Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
Ross’s mastery of the form extends beyond live events — he’s also hosted the Jeff Ross Presents Roast Battle series for Comedy Central and pushed the boundaries of the genre with projects like Historical Roasts on Netflix.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
The findings are described in a study published December 5 in the journal Scientific Reports and reveals that these prehistoric humans had a high degree of technical mastery.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 5 Dec. 2024
In the second quarter, Lillard showed off his mastery of pace and timing.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
Ross’s mastery of the form extends beyond live events — he’s also hosted the Jeff Ross Presents Roast Battle series for Comedy Central and pushed the boundaries of the genre with projects like Historical Roasts on Netflix.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
The findings are described in a study published December 5 in the journal Scientific Reports and reveals that these prehistoric humans had a high degree of technical mastery.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 5 Dec. 2024
In the second quarter, Lillard showed off his mastery of pace and timing.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mastery
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One program assesses the proficiency of students in math, social studies, science and English.Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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School performance was evaluated using standardized test scores for math and reading/language arts proficiency.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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The government typically classifies border protection, medical care, air traffic control, law enforcement, and power grid maintenance as essential.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Dec. 2024
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Plyometrics is a type of exercise that involves quickly stretching and contracting muscles to create explosive movements with bodyweight resistance, increasing muscle power.Sherri Gordon, Health, 19 Dec. 2024
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While Indy revels in each discovery, from prehistoric caves to Art Deco images in magazines, art for Voss is merely an instrument by which the Nazis will enhance their own dominion.Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
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Prince Baltasar Carlos, Philip’s only son and likely heir to all the king’s dominions, had died at 16, apparently a smallpox victim.Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Pilgrims submitted to security controls before entering the Holy Door, amid new security fears following a deadly Christmas market attack in Germany.Silvia Stellacci and Colleen Barry, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
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Ward is under team control for 2025 and 2026, so the Blue Jays would have him for two seasons.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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In workplaces near and away, empty cubicles gleam and Zoom calls hold sway.Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Set in a speculative future in which the supply chain has failed and a lethal drug holds sway, Leif Enger’s latest novel steers a harrowing course through a broken world.Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Mastery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mastery. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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