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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or specialistic
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
Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2025
Its pastor rejoiced The MMR vaccine can be given to infants as young as six months in special circumstances, such as if there’s an outbreak or the family plans to travel, said Dr. Katherine Moyer, pediatric infectious disease specialist at Inova Children’s Hospital in northern Virginia.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
If miosis may be related to eye inflammation, infection, or a side effect from medication, see a primary care provider or an eye specialist to evaluate the condition.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
Anna Jefferys, a U.N. communications specialist, told ABC News.
—Ellie Kaufman, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The lawsuit also claims that Jones pushed back against Wayfarer bringing on Nathan as a crisis PR specialist.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2025
Its pastor rejoiced The MMR vaccine can be given to infants as young as six months in special circumstances, such as if there’s an outbreak or the family plans to travel, said Dr. Katherine Moyer, pediatric infectious disease specialist at Inova Children’s Hospital in northern Virginia.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
If miosis may be related to eye inflammation, infection, or a side effect from medication, see a primary care provider or an eye specialist to evaluate the condition.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
Anna Jefferys, a U.N. communications specialist, told ABC News.
—Ellie Kaufman, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialist
Noun
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In addition to featuring health experts and medical professionals who shed light on the many symptoms, signs and changes in this season of life, Ford wants to let listeners know that despite what the media tells women, aging is a beautiful experience.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 Mar. 2025
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Rater is a certified professional who evaluates a home’s energy efficiency and prepares an energy rating.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Why This Happens This challenge arises because the job market is increasingly specialized, with employers looking for specific skill sets.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The new method abuses fine-tuning, a feature offered by some closed-weights models for training them to work on large amounts of private or specialized data, such as a law firm’s legal case files, patient files or research managed by a medical facility, or architectural blueprints.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Naomi Rougeau Naomi Rougeau is a writer, editor, and creative consultant, who, despite being based in New York for more than a decade, keeps one cowboy boot firmly planted in her native Texas.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2025
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The typical gum base contains two to four types of synthetic plastics or rubbers, Gwendolyn Graff, a confectionery consultant, told me.—
Hannah Seo,
The Atlantic,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Several legendary fictional detectives have been expert game players and puzzle solvers.—
Sarah Larson,
The New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2025
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Today, an internet connection opens up a world of free and affordable learning—from YouTube channels dedicated to sharing expert knowledge to podcasts and digital libraries packed with nonfiction titles ready to download to a Kindle or other e-reader.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This was just the beginning of how young tech masters worked on ways to share music across the internet.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
20 Mar. 2025
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Setting up trekking pole tents takes a little practice to master, but Lanshan’s convenient hook system makes the process easy.—
Alice Bennett,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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There’s also the issue known as compatibility, where many drivers are finding their batteries are not being charged because of technical incompatibility between their vehicles and some public charging stations.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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There is no technical deficit, testament to the country’s investment in coaching and facilities, the benefits not just of Norway’s wealth but a sporting culture that has turned a country of only 5 million people into a powerhouse in everything from track and field to beach volleyball.—
Rory Smith,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Aside from all the market fun, there are other draws, like free yoga classes at sunrise, live music, food demonstrations, and other special events.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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For Cheng, the former captain, the Hong Kong Sevens will always hold a special place – with its sea of costumes and unmatched sense of fun.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Specialist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialist. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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