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
Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 June 2025
The presence of the Truxtun complicates any potential Houthi attempts to target non-U. S. ships within the carrier strike group, the specialist outlet The Maritime Executive said.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Other awardees included Michael Bichler, a special education specialist at Mt. Carmel High School in Rancho Penasquitos.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
If your child lives with body image issues or has signs of disordered eating, please reach out to a therapist or eating disorder specialist for help and support.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 4 June 2025
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Noun
Marketing guru Tiziana Rocca, who has close Hollywood ties and is a festivals specialist, is back at the helm eight years after she was forced to step down due to political infighting in 2017 following a five-year stint.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 June 2025
The presence of the Truxtun complicates any potential Houthi attempts to target non-U. S. ships within the carrier strike group, the specialist outlet The Maritime Executive said.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Other awardees included Michael Bichler, a special education specialist at Mt. Carmel High School in Rancho Penasquitos.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
If your child lives with body image issues or has signs of disordered eating, please reach out to a therapist or eating disorder specialist for help and support.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialist
Noun
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For students and professionals, the challenge is to embrace learning that goes beyond technical ability and invests in human capacity.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The former academy player has forced his way into the senior team’s starting XI, doing so in a position often reserved for more experienced professionals.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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During the heavy rain and flooding that impacted large parts of Southern Germany in 2024, Allianz sent specialized claims task forces to affected areas to provide on-the-ground support and dispatched thousands of drying devices to aid recovery efforts, says Boecker.—
Rachel Rabkin Peachman,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Residents notified the directorate of antiquities, which dispatched a specialized team to inspect and secure the site.—
Omar Albam,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Credited as a technical consultant, Bright recommended more closeups during a scene in which Gina Gershon, as a hot plumber named Corky, fixes Jennifer Tilly’s sink.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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China controls up to 70% of global rare-earth mining, 85% of refining capacity and about 90% of rare-earth metal alloy and magnet production, says consultants AlixPartners.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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While Bruce impressed on his Major League debut with his expert bat retrieval skills, the Nationals couldn’t get the job done against the Marlins.—
Thomas Schlachter,
CNN Money,
14 June 2025
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Both leaders trusted their instincts, dismissing expert consensus even as the evidence — and human consequences — contradicted them.—
Robert Pearl,
Twin Cities,
14 June 2025
Noun
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So Julie has become the master of this realm inside the cave and inside this enormous pile of bones.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 June 2025
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His Damn Right Farewell tour is a celebration of his extraordinary career for fans to have the opportunity to witness a blues master at work.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Under global aviation rules, India will lead the probe with support from NTSB investigators in the United States, who will in turn liaise with Boeing and GE on technical matters.—
Allison Lampert,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Rather, through a combination of technical reforms, the bill makes enrollment vastly more difficult — even more so for those who fail Medicaid eligibility checks.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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People who live in the home and have grown used to the set-up of a room may not notice these aspects, but a designer’s keen eyes can’t help but have tunnel-vision towards these things that either make a room special or stand out like a sore thumb.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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In 2022, Meghan and Harry attended a special Trooping the Colour that coincided with the queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, marking her 70 years on the throne.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2025
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“Specialist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialist. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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