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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
Dancing was another specialty — from ballroom and martial arts fusion to disco and breaking.
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Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 28 May 2025
Presuming the report is credible, Jenner almost definitely did not have a deep plane facelift, as many on social media have suggested, but rather, a traditional SMAS facelift—Dr. Levine’s specialty.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 28 May 2025
The international breakfast buffet included obscure regional specialties, Thai noodle soup, an array of tropical fruit, and organic juices.
—Eric Goodman, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025
Anyone driving a large vehicle like an SUV or a specialty vehicle seems most vulnerable to being shamed.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 24 May 2025
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Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 28 May 2025
Presuming the report is credible, Jenner almost definitely did not have a deep plane facelift, as many on social media have suggested, but rather, a traditional SMAS facelift—Dr. Levine’s specialty.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 28 May 2025
The international breakfast buffet included obscure regional specialties, Thai noodle soup, an array of tropical fruit, and organic juices.
—Eric Goodman, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025
Anyone driving a large vehicle like an SUV or a specialty vehicle seems most vulnerable to being shamed.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialty
Noun
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On Sunday morning, the area around 13500 Palm Ave. remained an active crime scene.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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To build smarter, more agile systems, organizations should begin by conducting a thorough audit of their current resources to identify areas where AI can enhance existing processes.—
David Jones,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Noun
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There’s a version for children that is served with hot chocolate and marshmallows, while adults can enjoy three speciality cocktails, such as the Witches Brew, Mystic Orb and Enchanting Hat, or a choice of Champagne and artisanal teas.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The technology is aimed at streamlining beverage and food preparation, shortening wait times, and helping baristas deal with the daily flood of orders, including the speciality concoctions the coffee chain has become known for, according to Starbucks.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
1 May 2025
Noun
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The department confirmed the person arrested was an LGBTQ activist.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2025
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The department said each area published on Thursday will receive formal notification they are deemed noncompliant and if they are believed to be in violation of any federal criminal statutes.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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More definitively, the company has made significant progress across the realms of healthcare delivery and life sciences through use-cases such as advancing protein structure prediction models, optimizing medical imaging LLMs and even progressing with VR technology.—
Dr. Sai Balasubramanian,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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In that realm, the Padres have fared very well, not just this year but since 2021.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2025
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The browser also blocked most of the domains associated with Yandex Metrica.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2025
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Before entering the public domain, the book had already been turned into movies in 1926, 1949, 1974 (starring Robert Redford) and 2013 (directed by Baz Luhrmann) as well as several TV versions.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
3 June 2025
Noun
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, hill peaks, or ridge tops.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 May 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Stay away from open fields, hill summits, or ridge tops.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Staking peonies with peony cages offers the plant support and keeps it upright even through the elements.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 May 2025
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Welcome to Sliders, a weekly in-season MLB column that focuses on both the timely and timeless elements of baseball.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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In his past two games, at Boston and Friday against the Padres, Sale allowed nine hits and two runs and had 14 strikeouts with three walks in 14 innings.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
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Bri Ellis drew a walk in the bottom of the seventh with one out, but Binford struck out Day and Wyckoff to secure the victory.—
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025
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“Specialty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialty. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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