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as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
a doctor with a specialty in neurology
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as in speciality
something for which a person shows a special talent
singing operatic works is my specialty
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Recent Examples of specialty
In emergency medicine — a specialty in which doctors may have to make split-second decisions on treating pregnant women with urgent conditions — the drop was even greater, down 23.7% in 2023 and a further 7.1% in 2024.
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2025
This Hong Kong specialty, which represents prosperity, often includes abalone, sea cucumber and an assortment of vegetables.
—Nadia Lopez, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
Oceania has differentiated itself by emphasizing its culinary offerings, including specialty dining with no up-charge, expansive culinary centers aboard where master chefs offer daily classes, and a wide variety of excursions focused on food and wine.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 23 Jan. 2025
On the other hand, some smaller chains and specialty retailers have struggled to keep doors open or been forced to downsize.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2025
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2025
This Hong Kong specialty, which represents prosperity, often includes abalone, sea cucumber and an assortment of vegetables.
—Nadia Lopez, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
Oceania has differentiated itself by emphasizing its culinary offerings, including specialty dining with no up-charge, expansive culinary centers aboard where master chefs offer daily classes, and a wide variety of excursions focused on food and wine.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 23 Jan. 2025
On the other hand, some smaller chains and specialty retailers have struggled to keep doors open or been forced to downsize.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialty
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With Philadelphia ranking eighth nationally with a metropolitan statistical area population of 6.2 million, compared with 2.2 million for No. 31 Kansas City, the City of the Brotherly Shove also has the upper hand in Forbes’ team valuations for MLB (No. 7 vs. No. 28) and MLS (No. 12 vs. No. 16).—
Brett Knight,
Forbes,
2 Feb. 2025
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The full marathoners continued the 26.2 mile course along the Brickell and Coconut Grove areas before heading back to the finish line at Bayfront Park.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
2 Feb. 2025
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Undocumented immigrants account for about 20% of the agriculture industry's overall workforce, although that figure can rise to roughly half for some speciality farms, according to Capital Economics, which advises large investors.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2025
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There have been tons of players that should have gotten 100% but didn't, and the one player that did, while extremely dominant, played a speciality position.—
Jayson Stark,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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The hires come at a busy time for the La Grange Park department, Maggos said.—
Hank Beckman,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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In the unsafe food department, cooked mushrooms that needed to be cooled from 135 degrees to 70 degrees in two hours weren’t going to make it.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2025
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Like the power lines that have sparked so many disastrous wildfires, the two realms of fire are crossing, often with lethal consequences.—
Stephen Pyne,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 Jan. 2025
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My understanding is that Rantanen was willing to take less than what a July 1 market number looked like to stay in Colorado, but even so, his number was not in the same realm as where the Avs were.—
Pierre LeBrun,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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In response, international law enforcement identified and seized servers for the two sites and their affiliated domains, including Sellix[.]io, which focused on accepting digital payments, and the hosting service Starkrdp[.]io.—
Michael Kan,
PCMAG,
30 Jan. 2025
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Evidence, deriving from a variety of scientific domains, that brain bioenergetics are altered in depression and related disorders is growing.—
Rich Haridy,
New Atlas,
29 Jan. 2025
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Talking to reporters at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, then-head coach Mike McCarthy was asked about taking over play-calling duties going into that season and how his philosophies would manifest onto the field.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Jan. 2025
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To understand why, consider the field of artificial intelligence (AI).—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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Like your animal, each element also represents specific characteristics of a person.—
Athena Sobhan,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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Our lineup is teeming with durable, all-weather designs that will withstand the elements and keep you comfortable lounging outdoors.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2025
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At the time, the two were taking a nature walk near Gabriel's grandparents’ property.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Success for the movement was simple to measure: treating individuals with colorblindness in all walks of life.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Specialty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialty. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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