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
Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Jan. 2025
His brother Rod Dameron, a skilled bodywork specialist with a knack for hot rods, tackled the car’s body restoration alongside his cousin Rodney Creed, who brought his mechanical skills to the table so that the cars could actually run.
—Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2025
Take inspiration from this shade on Z, posted to Instagram by award-winning afro and textured hair specialist Michelle Thompson.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 9 Jan. 2025
The first of these is that most people who aren't medical specialists will tend to get their information from generalist LLMs, rather than one that will be subjected to tests for medical accuracy.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 8 Jan. 2025
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Heist movies are often compared to filmmaking since both require a team of specialists to pull off the impossible.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Jan. 2025
His brother Rod Dameron, a skilled bodywork specialist with a knack for hot rods, tackled the car’s body restoration alongside his cousin Rodney Creed, who brought his mechanical skills to the table so that the cars could actually run.
—Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2025
Take inspiration from this shade on Z, posted to Instagram by award-winning afro and textured hair specialist Michelle Thompson.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 9 Jan. 2025
The first of these is that most people who aren't medical specialists will tend to get their information from generalist LLMs, rather than one that will be subjected to tests for medical accuracy.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialist
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But just as important, say trauma veterans and professionals, is the psychological reconstruction — the Herculean challenge of restoring the sense of confidence and hope now also reduced to rubble.Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
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Figs Figs is reportedly donating PPE and essential supplies to hospitals and providing meals and childcare support to healthcare professionals and their families.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
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Employees facing systemic barriers to healthcare can use LSAs to access culturally competent providers and specialized care, directly addressing the impact of social and economic disparities on their health.Alex Shubat, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Private schools play a crucial role in this success story — not by competing with public education, but by providing specialized environments where students who might otherwise struggle can find their path to achievement.Pam Tapley, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Jan. 2025
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Ai Sakata consultant at Nomura Research Institute While there are no official stats tracking the rental person industry in Japan, the country is home to a slew of rental services for temporary girlfriends, boyfriends, friends and even family.Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
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Thies is a Democratic political consultant and the co-founder of Pythia Public Affairs.Evan Thies, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
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These events highlight top tequilas through expert blind tastings, celebrating craftsmanship and quality.Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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For expert insight, Moriah spoke with interior designer Pamela O’ Brien.Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025
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Most of The Row’s handbags skip the flash of any hardware, but this rare jewel masters the art of glamorous ease with its metal fastening.Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
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Wright holds a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree in emergency management and homeland security and is a graduate of the School of Police Staff and Command at Northwestern University in Illinois.Tom Sissom, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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The 4 Essential Skills For Future IT Leaders To thrive amidst these transformative trends, aspiring IT leaders must cultivate a unique blend of technical proficiency and essential soft skills.Abdulwahab Mohammed, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection uses a variety of technical firefighting terms in its incident reports on wildfires burning across the state — including the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County.Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 9 Jan. 2025
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The 73-page civil complaint, filed Thursday in Santa Fe, New Mexico, names special prosecutor Kari T. Morrissey, First District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies, Santa Fe County sheriff’s deputies and the Santa Fe County commission.Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Visit Anaheim: People affected by the wildfires can visit Visit Anaheim’s official website and find special hotel offers and assistance.Janhvi Bhojwani, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Specialist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialist. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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