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.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
variants
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.
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of specialist
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
6 July 2026
Particle 6 claims Misaligned‘s production will see traditional professionals such as directors, writers and editors working alongside AI specialists.
—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
6 July 2026
Dragana Jovanovic,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Ever since specialist coaches and long throws returned to top-flight touchlines, the ethics and aesthetics of inswinging corner kicks and crowded six-yard boxes have dominated discussion.
—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for specialist
Noun
The film marks the full-length AI feature film from Particle 6, which insists it is being designed as a hybrid production using traditional film and TV professionals — including directors, writers and editors — working alongside AI specialists.
—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
6 July 2026
Particle 6 claims Misaligned‘s production will see traditional professionals such as directors, writers and editors working alongside AI specialists.
—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
6 July 2026
Adjective
The patient in France is a humanitarian doctor who recently returned from the DRC and has been transferred to a specialist hospital, authorities confirmed.
—
Dragana Jovanovic,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Ever since specialist coaches and long throws returned to top-flight touchlines, the ethics and aesthetics of inswinging corner kicks and crowded six-yard boxes have dominated discussion.
—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for specialist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialist
Noun
-
Makarim, who left Gojek in 2019 to join the cabinet under then President Joko Widodo, has warned that the case could deter professionals from entering public service and spook investors worried about legal uncertainty in Indonesia.
-
Fewer fireworks, fewer fires 🎆 🔥 Leave the pyrotechnics to the professionals.
Adjective
-
The light is produced by specialized organs beneath the abdomen that take in oxygen.
-
The owners credit a specialized mason for the rest of the stonework.
Noun
-
After spending two years in the Chicago Cubs organization as a consultant and scout, Little restarted his managerial career with the Dodgers, reuniting with some of his former players, including Nomar Garciaparra and Derek Lowe.
-
Saudi Arabia ordered government entities to freeze payments to strategy advisers, management consultants, and law firms, Semafor reported in May.
Adjective
-
For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience.
-
Cottar also explains what made a CEO swap different from hiring an expert consultant.
Noun
-
While theology and ministry studies were designated as nonprofessional, the master of divinity degree often pursued by eventual pastors or ministers does retain professional status.
-
In one mega master in San Antonio, Texas, out of the 175 cases ordered to appear before a judge one morning, about 40 people didn’t show up, said attorney Jessica Smith Bobadilla.
Adjective
-
Known for his deep technical knowledge and signature milk punches, Gibson has brought that ingenuity to Lucky Star through his reserved cocktails, such as the cookies and cream made with rum, clarified milk tea and creme de cacao.
-
Crews stabilized the pickup before performing a technical extrication to free the driver.
Adjective
-
The Kelce brothers have a special royal guest joining their podcast before the Swift wedding extravaganza.
-
Back in December 2023, Travis opened up about receiving a special gift from his new brother-in-law, who was dressed as Santa.
Cite this Entry
“Specialist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialist. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
