as in professionals
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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Recent Examples of specialists
This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.
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Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Geological drilling campaigns have produced resource estimates that are still being analyzed and updated by mining specialists.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The four-person crew includes NASA commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, and mission specialists Jeremy Hansen of the Canadian Space Agency and Koch.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
The crew will also consist of commander Reid Wiseman and mission specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
Wiseman will be the flight’s commander, with Glover serving as pilot and Koch and Hansen as mission specialists.
—Charlie Gile, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
In 2025, Ozog joined more than 20 specialists in a major consensus review, which concluded that the therapy was safe and effective for several types of ulcer, peripheral neuropathy, acute radiation dermatitis and androgenic alopecia, a type of pattern hair loss.
—Lynne Peeples, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
To bridge the knowledge gap, Pardington has enlisted specialists including Maia Nuku, curator of the Oceania section of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, to write on the social significance of the show’s subjects, as well as their unique biology.
—Tom Page, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Geological drilling campaigns have produced resource estimates that are still being analyzed and updated by mining specialists.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The four-person crew includes NASA commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, and mission specialists Jeremy Hansen of the Canadian Space Agency and Koch.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
The crew will also consist of commander Reid Wiseman and mission specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
Wiseman will be the flight’s commander, with Glover serving as pilot and Koch and Hansen as mission specialists.
—Charlie Gile, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
In 2025, Ozog joined more than 20 specialists in a major consensus review, which concluded that the therapy was safe and effective for several types of ulcer, peripheral neuropathy, acute radiation dermatitis and androgenic alopecia, a type of pattern hair loss.
—Lynne Peeples, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
To bridge the knowledge gap, Pardington has enlisted specialists including Maia Nuku, curator of the Oceania section of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, to write on the social significance of the show’s subjects, as well as their unique biology.
—Tom Page, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialists
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Data from the Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority shows the area has seen a significant population boost in young professionals and young families.—
Amanda Rosa
March 31,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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The mistake many professionals make is treating feedback emotionally instead of analytically.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The bank is not affiliated with the foundation and consultants are not used for labor matters regarding employees, according to Wells Fargo.—
Chase Jordan
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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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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