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The duration and complexity of “Semiramide,” composed as a finale to Gioachino Rossini’s career in Italy, foreshadow the masterfulness of his work in Paris.

From New York Times • Sep. 6, 2017

And this, in turn, produces a paradoxical masterfulness; we see that it isn't information or research that Boo is bringing to us, but a quality of attention.

From The Guardian • Jun. 29, 2012

Kemal, ardent feminist, mixed in matters that did not concern her and was apt to treat her spouse with high-handed masterfulness.

From Time Magazine Archive

In Louis Wiley power was conjoined with goodness, masterfulness of intellect with kindliness of heart.

From Time Magazine Archive

What with the decent meals, and the masterfulness of the bo'sun, she was a contented ship, and more work was done in a day on board than I have ever seen before or since.

From The Log of a Sea-Waif Being Recollections of the First Four Years of My Sea Life by Bullen, Frank T.