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.
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as in specialized
involving, related to, or being special skills or knowledge needed to do a particular job
The job requires specialist knowledge.
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Recent Examples of specialist
Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
The organization rehabilitated and re-homed the surviving four tarantulas with a reptile specialist.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
At times, if the concerns persist, Path connects users with local providers and specialists through its integrated provider network.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Legal, tax, and niche investment functions are contracted to elite specialists while core strategy remains centralized.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Long wait times, endless tests and bouncing from one specialist to another while relaying the same lengthy medical history over and over.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
The organization rehabilitated and re-homed the surviving four tarantulas with a reptile specialist.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
At times, if the concerns persist, Path connects users with local providers and specialists through its integrated provider network.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Legal, tax, and niche investment functions are contracted to elite specialists while core strategy remains centralized.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialist
Noun
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Rahe's authentic leadership is reflected in the everyday innovations of the firm, as evidenced by the development of Fort Washington’s Fresh Network, formed in 2019 in an effort to uplift young professionals and produce an exchange of fresh ideas.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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According to the video platform, those eligible to apply for the relief funds include not only YouTube creators but also editors, writers and other industry professionals who work in the broader entertainment industry.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Credit unions also have the ability to offer specialized loan programs, many times through government incentives such as community development grants.—
Christine Blake,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In recent years, luxury apartment complexes and other high-end housing communities have begun rolling out increasingly specialized services to attract affluent residents.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Kathryn Anne Edwards is a labor economist and independent policy consultant.—
Kathryn Anne Edwards,
Mercury News,
7 Aug. 2025
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Billy also previously worked as a marketing consultant for Prince Marketing Group, a sports and entertainment marketing agency, from 2021 to 2022.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This story has been updated to include expert comments.—
Matthew Impelli,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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Microsoft says it’s developed a prototype AI program that can reverse engineer malware, automating a task usually reserved for expert human security researchers.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Rihanna has long been the master of maternity fashion.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
8 Aug. 2025
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Those students could earn $55,000 while taking classes for their master’s degrees and working in the field under mentors at MPS.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Tehran insists that its program is for civilian energy purposes only, but Iran's nuclear enrichment has reached 60% purity, according to the IAEA — dramatically higher than the enrichment limit posited in the 2015 nuclear deal, and a short technical step from the weapons-grade purity level of 90%.—
Natasha Turak,
CNBC,
13 Aug. 2025
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In other cases, ombudsmen helped royalty owners understand technical issues related to taxes and the probate process after inheriting minerals.—
Sarahbeth Maney,
ProPublica,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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That report fueled demands for her ouster and a special election granting the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors the power to remove her by a four-fifths vote.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
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Where the preseason does matter is with the depth players and special teams units.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Specialist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialist. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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