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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
Montgomery’s mastery of Russian swearing wasn’t, in all likelihood, the reason Buchnevich scored a career-high 76 points in 2021-22 with Montgomery at Berube’s side.
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Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
His chief credential is not his mastery of the law but his contempt for it.
—Michelle Goldberg, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
The crowd stood transfixed on his pure guitar mastery throughout this 73-minute set.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 15 Nov. 2024
His mastery of the sport earned him a reputation as one of table tennis’ last greats of that era.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
His chief credential is not his mastery of the law but his contempt for it.
—Michelle Goldberg, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
The crowd stood transfixed on his pure guitar mastery throughout this 73-minute set.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 15 Nov. 2024
His mastery of the sport earned him a reputation as one of table tennis’ last greats of that era.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mastery
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Those with limited English proficiency (LEP) in English-speaking countries may need help to meet their needs in healthcare clinics and classrooms.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Although technical proficiency remains essential, the importance of two other qualities is sharply rising to the immediate forefront: integrity and flexibility.HK Bain, Forbes, 6 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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The performance problems resolved via the Windows update are both related to a missing power plan specific to the Core Ultra processors—Intel didn't have those power plans ready for reviewers, who did all their testing using the generic power profiles provided with Windows.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Trees Arrive Around 50 Million Years Later While sharks expanded their dominion of the seas, the land was barren and inhospitable, with even small plants struggling to gain a foothold.Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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For now, the pod of orcas continues its dominion over the southern Gulf of California.Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
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His autopsy reports no use of physical control by deputies.Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Bank of Japan for years used a policy of yield curve control to suppress bond returns, keeping yields on its 10-year bond close to zero.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 13 Dec. 2024
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Residents in Sacramento saw ornaments on a Christmas tree sway, water sloshing in a swimming pool, and a computer swaying for a few seconds, according to the Los Angeles Times.Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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And Vance has already proven his sway by helping now-Ohio Republican Sen.-elect Bernie Moreno win Trump's endorsement in the Ohio Senate primary this year and then get him over the finish line against Ohio Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown who had defied political gravity for several cycles.Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Mastery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mastery. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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