as in scholars
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
experts at the crime lab were able to tell the sex, race, and approximate age of the murderer
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Recent Examples of experts
Atlanta experts in fitness and nutrition say the World Cup offers a rare opportunity for people to turn inspiration into action.
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Nancy Badertscher,
AJC.com,
29 June 2026
The experts say that alone is a red flag.
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Kelsy Mittauer,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
There’s scepticism around how effective supplements and vitamins like magnesium and collagen actually are, experts and nutritionists previously told CNBC.
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Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
Both experts agree a headline or a story – including one like this that attempts to go deeper than a police press release – will never explain the complexities of these types of cases.
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Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
But some experts argue mass AC would strain energy grids, threatening blackouts, and would carry environmental costs.
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J.d. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
28 June 2026
These nine, two experts say, are the most popular.
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Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
The district continues to face ongoing challenges from declining enrollment and chronic absenteeism — both apparently exacerbated by federal deportation threats, according to some experts.
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Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
In recent months, Google DeepMind, Meta and Anthropic have begun to hire experts in psychology, philosophy and ethics in order to research the topics of machine consciousness and AI welfare.
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Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
Nancy Badertscher,
AJC.com,
29 June 2026
The experts say that alone is a red flag.
—
Kelsy Mittauer,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
There’s scepticism around how effective supplements and vitamins like magnesium and collagen actually are, experts and nutritionists previously told CNBC.
—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
Both experts agree a headline or a story – including one like this that attempts to go deeper than a police press release – will never explain the complexities of these types of cases.
—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
But some experts argue mass AC would strain energy grids, threatening blackouts, and would carry environmental costs.
—
J.d. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
28 June 2026
These nine, two experts say, are the most popular.
—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
The district continues to face ongoing challenges from declining enrollment and chronic absenteeism — both apparently exacerbated by federal deportation threats, according to some experts.
—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
In recent months, Google DeepMind, Meta and Anthropic have begun to hire experts in psychology, philosophy and ethics in order to research the topics of machine consciousness and AI welfare.
—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experts
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The manuscript, a treatise of Epicurean philosophy also likely written by Philodemus, was entirely unknown to scholars before the Challenge.
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Electronic dance music scholars have noted that countercultural scenes have shifted into a global industry, reshaping or erasing local meanings in favor of commercialization.
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He was investigated by the SS on the orders of Heinrich Himmler but convinced his investigators, all adepts of Deutsche Physik, that he was engaged in worthwhile teaching and research.
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Wellness gurus will also appreciate the range of treatments and healing modalities on offer at The Lotus Spa, from classic massages and facials to Reiki energy work and sound baths.
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Marketing gurus have spent decades on the art and science of distilling a brand message into super-short 15- or 30-second ad bursts.
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During her Lover era, Swift found herself in a public dispute with talent manager Scooter Braun and Big Machine Records over the purchase of the masters of her first six albums.
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Above all else, in the aftermath of the Eras Tour and Swift reclaiming her masters, what feels most essential to her from a public-facing perspective is image control.
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This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.
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The search for McKinney’s remains began in earnest in 2022, when nine DPAA specialists arrived at the crash site to begin excavations.
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The broad genre of pop also gives artists room to experiment, said O’Brien, adding that audiences these days are well aware of the concept of eras and understand artists will go through multiple ones throughout their careers.
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Davis is credited with elevating musical talent into landmark artists, including Janis Joplin, Santana, Barry Manilow, Chicago, Pink Floyd, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Aerosmith.
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Other guitar virtuosos might crave at least a little downtime between concluding a Las Vegas concert residency with one band and launching a national tour with another band, not but Joe Satriani.
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Suffused with dread and bathed in reverb, the record captures two virtuosos at their most vulnerable.
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Peeves, the troublemaking ghost who wreaks havoc on young wizards, will be roaming the halls of Hogwarts when the new adaptation kicks off on Christmas Day.
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At the time, Soros, along with the financiers Julian Robertson and Michael Steinhardt, defined the public image of hedge-fund managers as investment wizards who made fortunes through huge bets, contrarian calls, iron stomachs, and a willingness to operate close to—or over—the regulatory line.
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