mastery
noun
mas·tery
ˈma-st(ə-)rē 
1
b
: the upper hand in a contest or competition : superiority, ascendancy
2
a
: possession or display of great skill or technique
b
: skill or knowledge that makes one master of a subject : command
Examples of mastery in a Sentence
We were impressed by her mastery of the subject.
She achieved a complete mastery of French.
He struggled to gain mastery of his fears.
Recent Examples on the Web
White Chicks Another stroke of comedic genius from the Wayans family, this early aughts guilty pleasure follows FBI agent brothers, Marcus (Marlon Wayans) and Kevin Copeland (Shawn Wayans), who solve their biggest cases with a mastery of disguise.
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Rivea Ruff, Essence, 5 Apr. 2024
The cast’s blend of choreographic precision and uninhibited animal energy is at the core of this authenticity; the actors’ mastery of their crudely expressive gestures conveys delicate emotions, and their grunts and hoots possess the dramatic flair and nuance of dialogue.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2024
Alex Kane, revered for his mastery of over 100 suplexes and his impeccable grappling game, is a former MLW World Heavyweight Champion, and perhaps, a man at a crossroads.
—Jim Varsallone, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2024
Meanwhile, her mastery in hitmaking is on full display.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 22 Mar. 2024
So his instincts and his training took over, and his mastery of that machine is really what helped bring them back.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Mar. 2024
The resulting entertainment boasts all the visual spectacle, technical mastery, and narrative daring that its creators are famed for.
—Ian Malone, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2024
But both their art and their home are defined by play as well as rigor, a mastery over shape and form.
—Hanya Yanagihara, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2024
Isaiah’s early challenges in articulating his vision have evolved into a mastery of storytelling, as seen in ‘The Snatcher,’ which creatively addresses themes of family.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2024
Rivea Ruff, Essence, 5 Apr. 2024
The cast’s blend of choreographic precision and uninhibited animal energy is at the core of this authenticity; the actors’ mastery of their crudely expressive gestures conveys delicate emotions, and their grunts and hoots possess the dramatic flair and nuance of dialogue.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2024
Alex Kane, revered for his mastery of over 100 suplexes and his impeccable grappling game, is a former MLW World Heavyweight Champion, and perhaps, a man at a crossroads.
—Jim Varsallone, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2024
Meanwhile, her mastery in hitmaking is on full display.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 22 Mar. 2024
So his instincts and his training took over, and his mastery of that machine is really what helped bring them back.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Mar. 2024
The resulting entertainment boasts all the visual spectacle, technical mastery, and narrative daring that its creators are famed for.
—Ian Malone, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2024
But both their art and their home are defined by play as well as rigor, a mastery over shape and form.
—Hanya Yanagihara, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2024
Isaiah’s early challenges in articulating his vision have evolved into a mastery of storytelling, as seen in ‘The Snatcher,’ which creatively addresses themes of family.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2024
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“Mastery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mastery. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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mastery
noun
mas·tery
ˈmas-t(ə-)rē
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