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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Public health professional and mom-of-two Violeta Gordeljevic (@violeta.parenting.science) shared an Instagram reel featuring five simple phrases parents can use to help their older child feel special during this transition.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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As a child, he was surrounded by professionals involved with the institute who were PhDs, lawyers and doctors, so his parents were skeptical about his choice to make music for a living, the singer recalled to CBS News in May 2022.—
Ilana Frost,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This type of workout can be done independently or using a specialized piece of equipment called a reformer.—
Tim Petrie, DPT,
Verywell Health,
18 Mar. 2025
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There’s specialized pillows, sheets, and mattresses to create a bedroom haven.—
Christine Yu,
Outside Online,
17 Mar. 2025
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Lisa Miller, former deputy insurance commissioner who is now a consultant, told the Sun Sentinel that requiring transparency reports for rates would not make premiums more understandable to consumers.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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Because age is politically neutral, no one’s against them–whether business consultants seeking to monetize generational divides in the workplace or advocates like Applewhite who want to do away with generational labels entirely.—
Sheila Callaham,
Forbes,
18 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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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
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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
Adjective
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Newsmax attorneys also made a technical argument that Dominion has sued the wrong company.—
Maddy Lauria,
NPR,
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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Joe Ingles made his first start of the season for a very special reason.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Photos and videos: Family photos, vacation videos, special events like weddings or graduations and other personal memories that cannot be recreated.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Specialist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialist. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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