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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
The shop has three other base flavors of custard, in addition to several specialty concretes.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2025
The Swiss company announced a new exclusive distribution partnership with German specialty chemical company Rudolf Holding SE & Co. KG.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 July 2025
The cafe, serving Ehlers' Malaysian specialties like beef rendang, is set to open on March 4, just in time for South by Southwest.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Advance Auto Parts — The specialty retail stock dropped close to 9% after being downgraded to sell from neutral at Goldman Sachs.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 24 June 2025
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2025
The Swiss company announced a new exclusive distribution partnership with German specialty chemical company Rudolf Holding SE & Co. KG.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 July 2025
The cafe, serving Ehlers' Malaysian specialties like beef rendang, is set to open on March 4, just in time for South by Southwest.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Advance Auto Parts — The specialty retail stock dropped close to 9% after being downgraded to sell from neutral at Goldman Sachs.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialty
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In addition to the bedrooms, the home features a small but charming kitchen with modern cabinets and spacious countertops, as well as a dining area that accommodates a small table.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
8 July 2025
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Visitors to the area now may see what appears to be little progress.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
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Items that now seem commonplace were more of a speciality back then.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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The experience was topped off with speciality SirDavis cocktails and a DJ that amped fans up before the show.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche wrote in a post on X, formerly Twitter, on Saturday that the department is monitoring attacks on detention facilities in Prairieland and Portland, Oregon.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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Customer service isn’t a department, and customer experience isn’t just a strategy.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Thoughts: The Peril Of Cognitive Offloading And Distorted Reality The realm of thought is particularly susceptible to the negative feedback loops generated by generative AI.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The powers of their music uplifts the human spirit, generating a shielding force field that prevents the demonic realm from invading.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
1 July 2025
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If the act of conquering land was men’s domain, the king needed women to create emotional and physical connections to the land itself, ensuring these regions remained under French control.—
Ann Foster,
JSTOR Daily,
9 July 2025
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One blog post highlights the living room as the primary domain of antique rugs, best paired with minimalist decor so that its design can draw attention.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 July 2025
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From January to early June, ICE’s San Diego field office made 1,042 arrests, compared to 602 last year and 191 in 2023.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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Lamont knows the futility of trying to please everyone, which may be one element of his success.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
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The result will be an increase in preying on immigrants by the criminal element: robbery, protection scams, sweatshop labor and human trafficking, as the immigrant community withdraws from reliance on no-longer-safe court systems.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
4 July 2025
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Arizona right-hander Ryne Nelson gave up four runs on seven hits with four walks over four innings, while Angels left-hander Tyler Anderson gave up four runs on eight hits with two walks over five innings.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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Case in point, the 2024 MLB walks leader was Luis Gil, who won the Rookie of the Year Award, and the 2023 leader was Blake Snell, who earned the Cy Young Award.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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“Specialty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialty. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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