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as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
a doctor with a specialty in neurology
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as in speciality
something for which a person shows a special talent
singing operatic works is my specialty
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Recent Examples of specialty
Her specialty in entertainment partnerships and brand strategy has led her to lead collaborations with the likes of the NFL, Amazon, EA Sports, L’Oréal, Disney, Sony, Red Bull, Jeep, and Coach.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Jim Falk, who sells seeds and grows crops on a 700-acre farm in western Minnesota with his son, farms specialty soybeans for customers overseas.
—Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Most ingredients come from local farmers and the lodges' own kitchen gardens, with specialty items like Bumthang honey sourced directly.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Idaho has a serious healthcare provider shortage, especially in specialty care.
—Rose Evans
may 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 May 2026
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Jim Falk, who sells seeds and grows crops on a 700-acre farm in western Minnesota with his son, farms specialty soybeans for customers overseas.
—Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Most ingredients come from local farmers and the lodges' own kitchen gardens, with specialty items like Bumthang honey sourced directly.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Idaho has a serious healthcare provider shortage, especially in specialty care.
—Rose Evans
may 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialty
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Because Pe’Sla was not included as an affected area and no environmental review was conducted, the approval violates the National Historic Preservation Act and National Environmental Policy Act, the lawsuit alleges.—
Sarah Raza,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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The Mets won the series-opener 4-2, using that big sixth inning, two openers in front of David Peterson, and four innings from the lefty who calls the Denver area home.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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Aéropostale Teenage speciality retailer Aéropostale is getting in on the motorsport action with a new Formula 1 capsule collection.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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Dining at speciality restaurants Paxos and Kaito Sushi were highlights of the sailing—be sure to book reservations in advance.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The vote requests that the department’s all-civilian watchdog adopt new guidelines similar to San Francisco, which bars police officers from pulling people over for broken taillights and other minor equipment violations unless there is a safety threat.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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This promotion puts him atop the Eagles’ scouting department.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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Baldoni denied doing anything outside the realm of the normal creative process of making a movie.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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His study of the dynamics of discourse took Habermas beyond the realm of political philosophy.—
Adam Kirsch,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
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The exercise builds skills around joint all-domain operations, crisis responses and multinational interoperability, enhances regional security and supports AFRICOM's strategic objectives, the website states.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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This is exactly the kind of domain where the Board of Supervisors should consolidate its authority rather than fragment it.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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With a pour of salsa roja, tart and hot (but not overly so), or a more judicious application of the punishingly spicy salsa verde, the bean and cheese transforms into a kinetic flavor field of curves and spikes.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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Beran dumped a double onto the foul line in left field with two outs in the bottom of the sixth inning to give Geneva (19-3, 8-2) the lead for good.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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And the other really important element in this is, of course, the connection between Israel and the Jewish people.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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There's a gut-punching element of tragedy, too, as Loki kills his real father, Laufey (Colm Feore), then appears to plummet to his own death in the final act.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
6 May 2026
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No matter what sport or walk of life, taking a step back can be jarring, but Vahmistrovs took it the opposite way.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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The Giardini di Augusto, Certosa di San Giacomo (the 14th-century charterhouse that now contains the archeological museum), and the Belvedere Tragara, which offers fantastic views of the Faraglioni, are all within a 15-minute walk of the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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“Specialty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialty. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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