as in specialty
something for which a person shows a special talent
languages are definitely the diplomat's strong suit
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Recent Examples of strong suit
The latter is one of Pulgarín’s strong suits.
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Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Communication has never been Harris’ strong suit.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
Filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson‘s knack for casting is one of his (many) strong suits as a creator.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 22 Sep. 2025
Communication has never been Harris’ strong suit.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for strong suit
Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Communication has never been Harris’ strong suit.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
Filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson‘s knack for casting is one of his (many) strong suits as a creator.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 22 Sep. 2025
Communication has never been Harris’ strong suit.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for strong suit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strong suit
Noun
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Target is betting on exclusive sets, limited specialty drops and drawing a more diverse consumer base.—
Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
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Menopause should be part of routine primary care, not a specialty service that only a few can reach.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And the long ball, as always, has been the Mariners’ speciality.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Their expert team includes professionals with specialities in health coaching, nutrition, and mental health counseling, providing a comprehensive and holistic wellness experience for each guest.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And while handing Ole Miss its first loss of the year was reason to celebrate, things got pretty somber rather quickly for the Bulldogs after learning the injury status of one of their top playmakers.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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In addition, a stranger will come to town that will shake things up for Sharon and recontextualize both her past and her present.—
Alamin Yohannes,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For dramatic effect, each shrub should be given a separate domain in the garden.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
18 Oct. 2025
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The popularity of indoor climbing has helped to make the sport more accessible to a broader swath of the American population, injecting new diversity into an activity that had long been the domain of young white men.—
Kelli María Korducki,
HubSpot,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Strong suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strong%20suit. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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