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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of mastery
Quarterback Anthony Richardson had a front-row seat for Taylor’s mastery, and the Colts quarterback didn’t mind keeping the ball on the ground as Taylor steered the offense.
—
James Boyd, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Before long Fagin passes on his mastery to a new student who goes by the name of the Artful Dodger.
—Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
Kendrick’s mastery of the algorithm can no longer be questioned.
—Rob Marriott, VIBE.com, 30 Dec. 2024
From the surprise drop of 2013’s visual album to the three-act reclamation of Black musical history that began with Renaissance, Beyoncé’s mastery of viral promotion is peerless.
—Mike Wass, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for mastery 
James Boyd, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Before long Fagin passes on his mastery to a new student who goes by the name of the Artful Dodger.
—Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
Kendrick’s mastery of the algorithm can no longer be questioned.
—Rob Marriott, VIBE.com, 30 Dec. 2024
From the surprise drop of 2013’s visual album to the three-act reclamation of Black musical history that began with Renaissance, Beyoncé’s mastery of viral promotion is peerless.
—Mike Wass, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for mastery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mastery
Noun
-
Whether selling products or solving problems, entrepreneurship requires the behavioral skill of communicating with others (and, despite the need for technical proficiency, not relying on a machine to do your job).Lynette Tan, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
-
With students able to receive proficiencies ranging from partially met, approaching, meets and exceeds standards, 67.7% of students across the state failed the English portion of the state exam with the overall failure rate rising in 90 Cook County high schools.Glenn Minnis | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
The power of PileMate in Sag Harbor is prominent, especially in wintertime.Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
-
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power that it may be forced to cut off power supply—with outages potentially lasting as long as 48 hours—in certain areas as a safety measure to prevent wildfires while the Red Flag Warning remained in effect.Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Now, one of those secrets—the key to the rise and dominion of dinosaurs—might have finally been revealed.Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Dec. 2024
-
In this context, they are envisioned as ‘landlords,’ caretakers, and matriarchal figures who hold dominion over the land.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
Kurt’s key takeaways These health and fitness advancements not only highlight the increasing synergy between technology and wellness, but also empower individuals to take control of their well-being in transformative ways.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
-
Instead of bewildering noobs with a million settings and onboard tutorials, this 12 x 11 x 16-inch tank of a machine keeps it simple with easily accessible controls for things like temperature and dose volume for extraction, and run time for the onboard grinder.Jaina Grey, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Concepts of drag comedy and nonbinary people held a different sort of weight, and the cross-dressing escapades in the movie, as two hapless male musicians flee the mob by donning dresses and joining an all-women band, didn’t hold the same sort of comedic sway.Chad Jones, The Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2025
-
In space, a previous gentleman’s agreement on warfare no longer holds sway, while there is a constant fight for one-upmanship in the Arctic and in the race to dominate critical minerals.Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near mastery
Cite this Entry
“Mastery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mastery. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share