as in professional
a person who has a lot of training, knowledge, or skill in a particular area
She was a specialist in chemical engineering with many years of experience.
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as in specialized
involving, related to, or being special skills or knowledge needed to do a particular job
The job requires specialist knowledge.
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Recent Examples of specialist
Nia Bowers, jsonline.com, 11 July 2025
Working as a network administrator, the specialist provides leadership on highly complex information technology projects, acting in a lead capacity and as a mentor to staff members.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
july 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
The leather-goods specialist now has a market capitalization of 245 billion euros, meaning the company’s founding family, which owns two-thirds of its capital, now has a fortune estimated at 163.4 billion euros, up 5 percent year-on-year.
—Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 10 July 2025
Locating hiker was challenging for rescuers The Air Zermatt crew, with three rescue specialists on board, arrived at the location around 3:00 p.m. local time.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 10 July 2025
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Noun
There are countless clinics and specialists around the world, so who are the very best of the best?
—Nia Bowers, jsonline.com, 11 July 2025
Working as a network administrator, the specialist provides leadership on highly complex information technology projects, acting in a lead capacity and as a mentor to staff members.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
july 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
The leather-goods specialist now has a market capitalization of 245 billion euros, meaning the company’s founding family, which owns two-thirds of its capital, now has a fortune estimated at 163.4 billion euros, up 5 percent year-on-year.
—Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 10 July 2025
Locating hiker was challenging for rescuers The Air Zermatt crew, with three rescue specialists on board, arrived at the location around 3:00 p.m. local time.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for specialist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialist
Noun
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Soliman's case has attracted wide attention since about 75 supporters held a press conference about his case just after his arrest: Local parents and medical professionals have been writing the immigration court, extolling his dedication to sick children.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
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To explore that, researchers analyzed decades of data from nearly 180,000 people across three large research programs involving medical professionals.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Ensure your digital forensics expert understands the critical importance of working with complete data files and has the specialized software needed to analyze original extraction files effectively.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The specialized wedding dress retailer crafts unique dresses for the plush accessory, giving the Pop Mart little monster toy the bridal treatment in an unconventional way.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Working with a trainer of behavior consultant to desensitize your dog to fireworks gradually.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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In Metro Manila, there are as many as 70,000 unsold condos, according to property consultant Colliers Philippines.—
Ian Sayson,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Jesse Nelson, store manager at Family Tree Nursery in Shawnee, shared some expert advice for local gardeners on how to keep your annuals healthy when things get hot.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
9 July 2025
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However, such expert predictions should be taken with a grain of salt, as researchers have consistently been surprised by the rapid pace of AI capability advancement.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Learn how to meal prep like a pro, create quick and nutritious grab-and-go options, and master time-saving hacks that keep you energized without the morning chaos.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 July 2025
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Upper Buffalo Land Becomes Wilderness Area Tom Foti is a master botanist and former ecologist/research chief at the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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Despite technical hiccups and mixed reviews, the numbers told a different story: 34.4 million items sold and 1.2 million new Prime members added in a single day.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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The treaty includes mechanisms for dispute resolution, which both India and Pakistan have used over the years to bring up complaints over technical details and differing interpretations of the treaty's language.—
Betsy Joles,
NPR,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Seventh seed Andreeva had special guests in the audience – none other than tennis legend and eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer and his wife, Mirka.—
Manasi Pathak,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Missouri’s offer, passed during a hectic special session last month, would fund up to 50% of new construction or stadium improvements.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
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“Specialist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialist. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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