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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

Liabilities of Paul McNutt begin with a masterfulness so driving it is sometimes repellent.

From Time Magazine Archive

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

From Time Magazine Archive

It was the sight of your maimed strength and masterfulness that begot John Silver in Treasure Island.

From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 24 (of 25) by Stevenson, Robert Louis