as in professional
a person who has a lot of training, knowledge, or skill in a particular area
She was a specialist in chemical engineering with many years of experience.
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as in specialized
involving, related to, or being special skills or knowledge needed to do a particular job
The job requires specialist knowledge.
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Recent Examples of specialist
Zuri Primos
june 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
Also flying are Scott Poteet, given the title of mission pilot, specialist Sarah Gillis, and specialist and medical officer Anna Menon.
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Dragana Jovanovic,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Ever since specialist coaches and long throws returned to top-flight touchlines, the ethics and aesthetics of inswinging corner kicks and crowded six-yard boxes have dominated discussion.
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Thom Harris,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
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Noun
As a child life specialist, Hartz’s job is to make the hospital experience less scary.
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Zuri Primos
june 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
Also flying are Scott Poteet, given the title of mission pilot, specialist Sarah Gillis, and specialist and medical officer Anna Menon.
—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Adjective
The patient in France is a humanitarian doctor who recently returned from the DRC and has been transferred to a specialist hospital, authorities confirmed.
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Dragana Jovanovic,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Ever since specialist coaches and long throws returned to top-flight touchlines, the ethics and aesthetics of inswinging corner kicks and crowded six-yard boxes have dominated discussion.
—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialist
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Makarim, who left Gojek in 2019 to join the cabinet under then President Joko Widodo, has warned that the case could deter professionals from entering public service and spook investors worried about legal uncertainty in Indonesia.
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Fewer fireworks, fewer fires 🎆 🔥 Leave the pyrotechnics to the professionals.
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While the community effort is significant, volunteers emphasized that more specialized support is required to address the scale of the crisis.
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In addition to supplies, the US and other nations have sent specialized search and rescue teams to help on the ground.
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After spending two years in the Chicago Cubs organization as a consultant and scout, Little restarted his managerial career with the Dodgers, reuniting with some of his former players, including Nomar Garciaparra and Derek Lowe.
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Saudi Arabia ordered government entities to freeze payments to strategy advisers, management consultants, and law firms, Semafor reported in May.
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For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience.
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And TickEncounter has a free tick identification program that allows users to submit a photograph of their tick and get an expert ID, usually within 24 hours.
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While theology and ministry studies were designated as nonprofessional, the master of divinity degree often pursued by eventual pastors or ministers does retain professional status.
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In one mega master in San Antonio, Texas, out of the 175 cases ordered to appear before a judge one morning, about 40 people didn’t show up, said attorney Jessica Smith Bobadilla.
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Espeland offers a technical explanation.
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According to the company’s latest press release, the testing program is designed to generate engineering data while allowing independent scientists and technical experts to evaluate the platform’s performance.
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As Taylor Swift appeared on the screen at Nissan Stadium during Alan Jackson's farewell concert in Nashville, the singer-songwriter was met with boos and cheers during her special video message.
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This year, there was a special emphasis on the transgender community, which has become a frequent political target of late.
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“Specialist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialist. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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