as in specialty
something for which a person shows a special talent
my speciality is linguistics
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For example, after dinner at an Italian restaurant, gift guests tiny bottles of speciality amaro or olive oil as a nod to the culinary theme.
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Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026
Large chains like Walmart or Target always have it on shelves, so do speciality stores like The Fresh Market, but it's also found in many Dollar General locations.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
James Beard award-winning Chef Mike Solomonov owns eight restaurant concepts across New York, Philadelphia, and Miami with a speciality in Israeli cuisine.
—Ella Gonzales
april 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
To create the list, the team weighed the total volume and ratings of reviews, and included a range of options featuring regional specialities rooted in a variety of culinary traditions.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
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Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026
Large chains like Walmart or Target always have it on shelves, so do speciality stores like The Fresh Market, but it's also found in many Dollar General locations.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
James Beard award-winning Chef Mike Solomonov owns eight restaurant concepts across New York, Philadelphia, and Miami with a speciality in Israeli cuisine.
—Ella Gonzales
april 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
To create the list, the team weighed the total volume and ratings of reviews, and included a range of options featuring regional specialities rooted in a variety of culinary traditions.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speciality
specialty
Noun
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Apparel brands gain speed to market, home and lifestyle retailers improve working capital efficiency and specialty retailers reduce markdown exposure.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Albemarle rose 3% after the lithium products and specialty chemicals company likewise delivered better-than-expected results.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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“Speciality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speciality. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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