as in skills
knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something
new dog owners who were seeking someone with expertise in animal obedience
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Recent Examples of expertise
Chu cautioned the audience that success in creative industries such as Hollywood has to be earned through hard work, expertise and talent.
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
Max Space relies heavily on its over three decades of material science expertise, referring to and also refers to that knowhow as PRM's - the Practical Readiness of Materials, said Miyan.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Entrepreneurs like Fatheree are seeking to fill in knowledge and expertise gaps that exist for employers that want to support workers’ housing needs.
—Courtney Vinopal, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Fabric development and finishing expertise converge, unlocking both creative and technical opportunities that a fragmented supply chain would not be able to achieve.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2026
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
Max Space relies heavily on its over three decades of material science expertise, referring to and also refers to that knowhow as PRM's - the Practical Readiness of Materials, said Miyan.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Entrepreneurs like Fatheree are seeking to fill in knowledge and expertise gaps that exist for employers that want to support workers’ housing needs.
—Courtney Vinopal, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Fabric development and finishing expertise converge, unlocking both creative and technical opportunities that a fragmented supply chain would not be able to achieve.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expertise
Noun
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Far from the mortal enemies they are destined to become, the pair become friends and combine sleuthing skills to try and solve a globe-trotting mystery that unfolds over the eight episodes.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
14 Apr. 2026
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Lane is a traits bet with real movement skills for his frame.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Fudd also has experience on the international level with USA Basketball, winning a gold medal at the 2021 FIBA U19 World Cup, 2018 FIBA U17 World Cup and 2017 FIBA Americas U16 Championship.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The new design will give travelers more leg and knee room, said Mauricio Parise, Delta's vice president of brand experience.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This May Day push will not address the reading and math proficiency gaps present in CPS.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Gulfton-area middle school was dedicated to recent immigrant and refugee students with little or no English language proficiency.—
Claire Partain,
Houston Chronicle,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Expertise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expertise. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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