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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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
Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
The privilege of homeschooling Now, Poveromo-Joly's 10-year-old daughter works with a dyslexia specialist three times a week.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
As well as choosing a telescope, these setups typically involve an equatorial mount, guiding systems, filters and specialist software.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Hepburn has proposed district-level employees who are directors or higher would be prohibited from receiving the money, but district-level employees such as assistant directors, specialists and coordinators would be eligible.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
The privilege of homeschooling Now, Poveromo-Joly's 10-year-old daughter works with a dyslexia specialist three times a week.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
These signals are digitized and decoded by some form of specialist software.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
As well as choosing a telescope, these setups typically involve an equatorial mount, guiding systems, filters and specialist software.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialist
Noun
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Similarly, professionals in substance abuse, behavioral disorder and mental health counselor occupations earn median wages below $60,000 a year, despite typically needing a master’s degree in psychology or a related field.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2026
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Bailey, who is currently building an admin automation platform meant to be used by the current and next generation of entertainment professionals, points out that there is little to no training offered to assistants on AI use.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Bespoke policies Data centers require a specialized approach from insurers, encompassing both real estate and technological assets.—
April Roach,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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The specialized chips that enable this process are enormously expensive.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In interviews with The Star, politicians, consultants and other political experts touted Graves’ ability to use his influence in Washington to bolster Kansas City’s most important projects.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Tila Lee, a design consultant from Calgary, found a tracking device in her rental recently.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Subscribe to the Life Kit newsletter for expert advice on love, money, relationships and more.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Great science-fiction writers, almost by definition, are masters of cognitive estrangement.—
Stephanie Burt,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Insider experiences include a tour of a private palazzo by a prince no less, a painting class inspired by Caravaggio, and a master class in mixing the perfect aperitivo by resident masters.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Directing movies is also a matter of production—of the interpersonal, the administrative, and the technical practicalities that go into creating the images and sounds that end up on the screen.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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While technical education offerings are typical of many secondary schools across the country, Winchester’s approach is different, Dintersmith said, because vocational education is not stigmatized as a place to dump students who weren’t college-bound.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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City spokesperson Helena Poleo said special event permits are common, and that the Ultra Music Festival used one.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Torii Hunter, a defensive whiz who now works as an Angels special assistant and who happened to be in the dugout, was succinct in his praise for the performance.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Specialist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialist. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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