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Recent Examples of specialized
Think of MoE like having a large team of specialized workers; instead of everyone working on every task, only the relevant specialists activate for a specific job.
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ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2025
The tariffs are disastrous for the apparel industry worldwide, but especially for smaller countries with highly specialized garment manufacturing.
—Annie Nova,greg Iacurci, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2025
The amenities will include four grass fields with specialized lighting, field-goal posts, scoreboards and bleachers, one auxiliary grass field, one state-of-the-art championship field with an artificial surface, and locker rooms, concessions and restrooms.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
Why This Happens This challenge arises because the job market is increasingly specialized, with employers looking for specific skill sets.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2025
The tariffs are disastrous for the apparel industry worldwide, but especially for smaller countries with highly specialized garment manufacturing.
—Annie Nova,greg Iacurci, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2025
The amenities will include four grass fields with specialized lighting, field-goal posts, scoreboards and bleachers, one auxiliary grass field, one state-of-the-art championship field with an artificial surface, and locker rooms, concessions and restrooms.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
Why This Happens This challenge arises because the job market is increasingly specialized, with employers looking for specific skill sets.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialized
Adjective
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What makes her special is that while in the NCAA, Nugent frequently competed in the 100-meter hurdles and 100-meter dash, earning several All-American honors in both events.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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One of the biggest, most special honors of my life was having the opportunity to design this watch, and to give it to friends and family.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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None other than Emma Corrin will take on the role of Elizabeth Bennet in the six-part limited series, which actors including Jennifer Ehle and Keira Knightley have perfected in the past.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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McGrady was a series regular on Netflix’s hit limited series The Perfect Couple.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Gauff has battled inconsistency and tried to make technical changes to her serve and forehand.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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For example, highlight your company values and attributes the ideal hire should possess, like leadership, loyalty, technical skills, written or verbal communication skills and problem-solving skills.—
Adam Wray,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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If the Bruins re-sign their restricted free agents and leave their prospects in Providence, that gives them with four slots to fill.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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According to someone with direct knowledge, the Heat ideally would like to keep point guard Davion Mitchell, an impending restricted free agent who has thrived in a bench role recently after his February acquisition from Toronto.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The president revealed that the U.S. will place additional tariffs on specific countries, for example China, which have benefited from large trade surpluses with the U.S.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Ryan Coogler brings so much style to this very cool blend of a specific period, genres, and Black culture.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Seemingly mundane and esoteric to the outsider, chart reviews are a foundational task that underpins a wide range of clinical and administrative workflows within health systems (and for other ecosystem partners).—
Seth Joseph,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Others point to more esoteric answers to the practical problem.—
Tanya Akim,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Specialized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialized. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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