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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
The specialty treatments offered include a Cécred Scalp Revival, a gentle exfoliation that nourishes the scalp, removes flakes and buildup and helps keep hair hydrated.
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Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Prices range from $9 for sandwich bread to $14 for specialty sourdough loaves.
—Linh Ta, Axios, 8 Apr. 2025
In coming months, the hospital’s electronic medical records will be integrated into the Duke Health system, providing patients more access to Duke specialty care, officials said.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2025
The new Altiplano combines those specialties in a single spectacular piece.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
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Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Prices range from $9 for sandwich bread to $14 for specialty sourdough loaves.
—Linh Ta, Axios, 8 Apr. 2025
In coming months, the hospital’s electronic medical records will be integrated into the Duke Health system, providing patients more access to Duke specialty care, officials said.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2025
The new Altiplano combines those specialties in a single spectacular piece.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialty
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Here’s how the storm impacted the area: How much snow did Sierra Nevada get during storm?—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Haywood’s answer is that businesses should focus on areas where AI can drive the most impact, such as scaling support, personalizing interactions, or streamlining operations.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Wooley: The speciality coffee sector set the standard for ethical sourcing and consumer education, and loose-leaf tea now mirrors its emphasis on quality, origin, and ethical production.—
Christopher Marquis,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Other items, including alcohol and speciality items, will still be available to buy.—
Amy Woodyatt,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2025
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The Penn State athletic department also credits former Penn State club ice hockey coach Joe Battista, a former school administrator who played a pivotal in securing the original donation from the Pegulas and oversaw the early development of the men’s and women’s D-I programs.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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According to the department of corrections, about 13,000 people — nearly half the state’s prison population — have such risk ratings, although not all of them are eligible for parole.—
Richard A. Webster,
ProPublica,
10 Apr. 2025
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Nearly all of them cite the Stanford University communications scholar Clifford Nass, who by the 1990s and 2000s became the go-to expert on human-computer interaction, particularly in the realm of voice interfaces.—
Sarah A. Bell,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 Apr. 2025
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The medicine wheel represents the interconnectivity of all aspects of one's being, and the continuous interaction of the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual realms.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The nuanced understanding of consumer emotions, tonality, and sentiment—critical elements for brand building—remain domains where human insight currently outperforms AI capabilities.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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By the time defenders block one address or domain, new ones have already been assigned.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
4 Apr. 2025
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In 65 games, the former Kentucky Wildcat is averaging 17.2 points per game, 3.8 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 0.9 steals while shooting 43.9 percent from the field and 32.5 percent from three in 31.6 minutes.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Aside from the injuries, Watson contended with some high-profile issues away from the football field.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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After the Entrada, there are traces of Teotihuacan’s presence all over Tikal, from royal burials in a necropolis to distinctly Mexican architecture mixed with Maya elements in a complex of residential and ceremonial buildings near the heart of the city.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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On the other hand, there are elements of youth and inexperience that can only be felt in my shows in the past, perhaps my fans can find entertainment in my growth as well.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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Sure, no zombie show is exactly a walk in the park, but watching The Last of Us is an especially draining experience, pairing abrupt graphic violence with a suffocatingly bleak worldview.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
7 Apr. 2025
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Trevor Smith Granite Hills | Baseball Smith reached base nine times in three Lions Tournament games, finishing with a pair of doubles, three RBIs and five walks.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Specialty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialty. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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