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as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
a doctor with a specialty in neurology
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as in speciality
something for which a person shows a special talent
singing operatic works is my specialty
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Recent Examples of specialty
Dancing was another specialty — from ballroom and martial arts fusion to disco and breaking.
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Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 28 May 2025
Presuming the report is credible, Jenner almost definitely did not have a deep plane facelift, as many on social media have suggested, but rather, a traditional SMAS facelift—Dr. Levine’s specialty.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 28 May 2025
The international breakfast buffet included obscure regional specialties, Thai noodle soup, an array of tropical fruit, and organic juices.
—Eric Goodman, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025
Anyone driving a large vehicle like an SUV or a specialty vehicle seems most vulnerable to being shamed.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 24 May 2025
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Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 28 May 2025
Presuming the report is credible, Jenner almost definitely did not have a deep plane facelift, as many on social media have suggested, but rather, a traditional SMAS facelift—Dr. Levine’s specialty.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 28 May 2025
The international breakfast buffet included obscure regional specialties, Thai noodle soup, an array of tropical fruit, and organic juices.
—Eric Goodman, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025
Anyone driving a large vehicle like an SUV or a specialty vehicle seems most vulnerable to being shamed.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialty
Noun
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On May 8, a hunter discovered human remains on Cedar Mountain, and after alerting authorities about the finding, law enforcement responded to the area and retrieved them, the Kane County Sheriff's Office reported this week.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Avoiding areas with a lot of tree coverage or power lines.—
Alyssa Hui-Anderson,
Verywell Health,
21 May 2025
Noun
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There’s a version for children that is served with hot chocolate and marshmallows, while adults can enjoy three speciality cocktails, such as the Witches Brew, Mystic Orb and Enchanting Hat, or a choice of Champagne and artisanal teas.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The technology is aimed at streamlining beverage and food preparation, shortening wait times, and helping baristas deal with the daily flood of orders, including the speciality concoctions the coffee chain has become known for, according to Starbucks.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
1 May 2025
Noun
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According to 2024-25 CDC data, adults who had taken the vaccine were 33% more likely not to need emergency department or urgent care and 45%–46% effective in preventing hospitalizations among otherwise healthy adults over 65 year old.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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Her department has appealed the National Endowment for the Arts’ decision to terminate grants awarded to the city.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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More definitively, the company has made significant progress across the realms of healthcare delivery and life sciences through use-cases such as advancing protein structure prediction models, optimizing medical imaging LLMs and even progressing with VR technology.—
Dr. Sai Balasubramanian,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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In that realm, the Padres have fared very well, not just this year but since 2021.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2025
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As described, Golden Dome would use the sensors in a layered approach in which they are installed on a variety of platforms in multiple domains, including ground, sea, air and space.—
Iain Boyd,
The Conversation,
22 May 2025
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In the 10,000 sample records there were 220 email addresses with .gov domains.—
Matt Burgess,
Wired News,
22 May 2025
Noun
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This nightmare scenario for 49ers fans is realistic: When Super Bowl LX is played in Santa Clara on the Niners’ field, the Rams could be representing the NFC.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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There’s plenty of room to roam, with wide-open views and U-pick fields that shift with the season—blueberries ripen in June and July, followed by early apples in August.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Staking peonies with peony cages offers the plant support and keeps it upright even through the elements.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 May 2025
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Look for heavy-duty materials rather than lightweight covers if the furniture is not located in an area that’s sheltered from the elements (for example, a covered porch or patio).—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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Bri Ellis drew a walk in the bottom of the seventh with one out, but Binford struck out Day and Wyckoff to secure the victory.—
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025
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In his past two games, at Boston and Friday against the Padres, Sale allowed nine hits and two runs and had 14 strikeouts with three walks in 14 innings.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
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“Specialty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialty. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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