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as in areas
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
a doctor with a specialty in neurology
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as in specialities
something for which a person shows a special talent
singing operatic works is my specialty
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Recent Examples of specialties
The menu leans into caviar specialties and generous seafood towers, a playful nod to Parisian indulgence.
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Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
An American Medical Association survey of 13,000 physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants in 2022 reflected rates of burnout exceeding 50% in several key specialties.
—Patrick Aguilar, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
With the contribution of Statista's global board of experts and knowledge partner ICHOM, the survey examines the implementation and use of PROMs across various specialties and departments in hospitals.
—Newsweek Rankings, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
In addition to its sandy shores and salty waves, which produce some of the country's most famous seafood specialties, Mazatlán is known for its endless malecón, a seaside promenade that is among the longest boardwalks in the world.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
And the good link-ups are the ones where both brands can showcase their respective specialties to a new audience that could potentially bring in new customers for each brand.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 7 Sep. 2025
While hot chicken and ice cream eating contests are sure to be intense, the fair is planning to continue its tradition of handing out ribbons for several specialties, including baking, sewing, canning and photography, among others.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Sep. 2025
During the three-month stalemate between the insurer and the health system in Missouri, patients with Anthem plans lost in-network coverage with the region’s largest — and, for some specialties, only — medical provider.
—Bram Sable-Smith, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
One of Petronzi’s specialties is MilSubs, a sub-category of Rolex Submariner models issued to military forces, especially the British armed forces, in the mid-20th century.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
An American Medical Association survey of 13,000 physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants in 2022 reflected rates of burnout exceeding 50% in several key specialties.
—Patrick Aguilar, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
With the contribution of Statista's global board of experts and knowledge partner ICHOM, the survey examines the implementation and use of PROMs across various specialties and departments in hospitals.
—Newsweek Rankings, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
In addition to its sandy shores and salty waves, which produce some of the country's most famous seafood specialties, Mazatlán is known for its endless malecón, a seaside promenade that is among the longest boardwalks in the world.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
And the good link-ups are the ones where both brands can showcase their respective specialties to a new audience that could potentially bring in new customers for each brand.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 7 Sep. 2025
While hot chicken and ice cream eating contests are sure to be intense, the fair is planning to continue its tradition of handing out ribbons for several specialties, including baking, sewing, canning and photography, among others.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Sep. 2025
During the three-month stalemate between the insurer and the health system in Missouri, patients with Anthem plans lost in-network coverage with the region’s largest — and, for some specialties, only — medical provider.
—Bram Sable-Smith, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
One of Petronzi’s specialties is MilSubs, a sub-category of Rolex Submariner models issued to military forces, especially the British armed forces, in the mid-20th century.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialties
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In some areas, the leaves begin to change as soon as August and peak in September, like parts of the Rocky Mountains, as well as Alaska and spots in the Cascade Mountains.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The flat edge lays down product, the rounded side buffs and blends, and the precision tip gets into all the hard-to-reach areas like nostrils and lash lines.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Then, in Cuxton, at Marina Mill, the Princess of Wales decided to roll up her sleeves and try her hand at screen printing, one of their specialities.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Grab breakfast or lunch at The Roots Restaurant, savor smoked brisket at Cryderman’s Barbecue, or sample fresh seafood and Southern specialities at Backwater.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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By making the cameras solar-powered and connected over cell networks, Flock brought the technology within reach of smaller towns and departments that couldn’t afford earlier systems.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Jones detailed new de-icing equipment, dedicated crews, and a central dashboard so all departments can see in real-time how their decisions impact the entire network.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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In two of its three games so far, Abington has watched things come down to the final second against a vaunted squad from the Patriot League.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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While some in the UK industry may still feel YouTube should be kept at arm’s length, Alison Lomax, YouTube’s popular chief in the UK and Ireland, has been helping smooth things over in recent months with the broadcasters.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
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Research confirms that evaluating career decisions across multiple life domains—rather than just salary—leads to more sustainable long-term outcomes.—
Renessa Boley Layne,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Genius in one area of life can be stunting in other domains.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
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No one has lived on a distant planet, in the far future, or any place where dragons or wizards rule—so, kudos to anyone who can make such realms feel truly lived in.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
18 Sep. 2025
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There are a number of changes to make in the realms of sleep, exercise, diet and nutrition that can impact the body’s stress response, a complex process that involves the release of key hormones like cortisol.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
17 Sep. 2025
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Susan Marquis, a professor with Princeton University’s School of Public and International Affairs, said the other ideas proposed by experts can help reduce the harms faced in the fields.—
Max Blau,
ProPublica,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Eagles benefitted from short fields, covering 52 yards on their first touchdown drive after Harrison Butker missed a field-goal attempt, and 59 on their next, after a Patrick Mahomes interception and face-mask penalty pushed them quickly into KC territory.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
15 Sep. 2025
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Perfume houses might use microencapsulation, putting fragrance oils inside teeny spheres that break down slowly to release the notes over time.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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These spheres demand contextual awareness.—
Gangesh Pathak,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Specialties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialties. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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