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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or specialistic
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
Julianna Bragg, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
The art is all museum-quality, vetted by curator specialists, and fresh to the market.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 22 Mar. 2025
Doctor Schwartz had a thriving practice as a kidney specialist in Tampa, Florida.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2025
The lawsuit also claims that Jones pushed back against Wayfarer bringing on Nathan as a crisis PR specialist.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2025
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Noun
After consulting with multiple specialists, she was diagnosed with labial hypoplasia, a condition in which her outer labia were only partially formed.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
The art is all museum-quality, vetted by curator specialists, and fresh to the market.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 22 Mar. 2025
Doctor Schwartz had a thriving practice as a kidney specialist in Tampa, Florida.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2025
The lawsuit also claims that Jones pushed back against Wayfarer bringing on Nathan as a crisis PR specialist.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialist
Noun
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On March 16, the professionals at Narellan Snake Catchers received a call about a venomous snake in a young girl's bedroom.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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But the gestalt of almost any long-running drama about professionals such as detectives, lawyers, and doctors is the mega-satisfaction that comes with observing core competence.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Heavy Equipment Stump grinders are specialized equipment that are not common in the homeowner's garage.—
Daniel Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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This opens the door for remote health monitoring and could eliminate the need for specialized equipment or in-person evaluations.—
Achin Bhowmik,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Vrabel was the Tennessee Titans' head coach from 2018-23 and spent the 2024 season as a consultant with the Cleveland Browns.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Differentiate Coaching From Consulting Coaches must differentiate themselves from consultants.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Image Image Image Follow New York Times Travel on Instagram and sign up for our Travel Dispatch newsletter to get expert tips on traveling smarter and inspiration for your next vacation.—
Todd Anderson,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Led by expert marine aquarists, participants have the chance to get up close and personal with tropical fish, sting rays, and colorful reefs, all while learning more about life underwater.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
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The images feature the brand’s ready-to-wear, custom and bespoke suits, the latter of which are available by appointment with the company’s master tailor.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The team from Bar Mood in Taipei is taking the lead on nonalcoholic and low-ABV drinks, and master sommelier Kyungmoon Kim has put together a list of wines and sools to accompany the menu.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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According to Google's technical specifications, these specialized AI processors deliver computational performance that's 3,600 times more powerful and 29 times more energy efficient than the original TPUs launched in 2013.—
Maribel Lopez,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The reason many view him as a natural fit for Arsenal is because his dynamic link-up play, versatility, and technical quality align perfectly with Arteta’s fluid, high-energy approach.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Lawmakers can call themselves back to the Capitol in Boise for special sessions with a petition signed by at least 60% of the House and Senate.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Apr. 2025
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If the club can dominate in that area, the special teams should favor Edmonton and result in wins.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Specialist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialist. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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