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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
Scallion Oil Noodles Scallion oil noodles, a specialty of Shanghai and the greater Jiangnan region in eastern China, showcase the allium sweetness and mellow pungency of one of the most versatile aromatics in Chinese cuisine.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
The trend is said to have originated in Utah years ago at a specialty soda shop, Swig, reportedly due to people in the Mormon faith seeking an alternative to coffee.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
One option is the Endless Endless Shrimp package, which includes the specialty card, biometric safe and year of jiu-jitsu classes and carries an approximate retail value of $9,400, according to their website.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Florida released a Disney World specialty license plate in 2021 featuring a silhouette of the Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
The trend is said to have originated in Utah years ago at a specialty soda shop, Swig, reportedly due to people in the Mormon faith seeking an alternative to coffee.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
One option is the Endless Endless Shrimp package, which includes the specialty card, biometric safe and year of jiu-jitsu classes and carries an approximate retail value of $9,400, according to their website.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Florida released a Disney World specialty license plate in 2021 featuring a silhouette of the Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialty
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High-profile criminal cases in the Sacramento area involved evidence showing young people using their social media accounts, such as Snapchat, to sell or find fentanyl to buy.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Villas have been constructed around the landscape to avoid any disruption to the area, and the hotel’s staff has created a seed bank to ensure that some of the rare local species in the forest garden and orchard are preserved.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Fiskekompaniet Despite Tromsø’s extreme climate—you’ll experience 24 hours of daylight between late May and late July—quality produce can still be grown, and Arctic seafood is a local speciality.—
James March,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Dec. 2025
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What's more is that many Tennessee speciality license plate purchases include a portion that gets donated to a charity or organization.—
Nina Tran,
Nashville Tennessean,
1 Dec. 2025
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The department would eventually sue the medical school if such a resolution is not found.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to put the measure on the ballot, with an allocation plan that will move revenue primarily to nonprofit health care providers and county health departments and hospitals, but also to Planned Parenthood and city health care departments in Pasadena and Long Beach.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
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In addition to digital distractions, the show's hosts have paused to address a variety of phenomena both from this realm and, seemingly, the paranormal sector.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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Her Taurus moon also occupies her 12th house, an area of the birth chart associated with spirituality, secrecy and subconscious realms.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Once a specialized capability, AI is now being seamlessly integrated into systems and embedded in nearly every domain.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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The analysis was conducted by the Pentagon’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office, which Congress created in 2022 to investigate reports of unidentified anomalous phenomena, also known as UAP.—
Collin Binkley,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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The first regional Michelin guide for North America is heading for the Southeast – and its anonymous inspectors are already in the field.—
Laura L. Davis,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Erin's wind field will widen significantly this week, fueling dangerous rip currents and massive waves along the East Coast.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
21 Aug. 2025
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This exposure has helped forge a distinct cultural identity that prioritizes the integration of human infrastructure with elements of the wilderness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Eldest daughter Abby is recently divorced, and coming to grips with being a single mother, while Paige is an ambitious NYC publicist thrown completely out of her element in Wyoming.—
Cat Cardenas,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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This win streak all but closed the gap, even as the Nats’ James Wood ended it with an 11th-inning walk-off homer.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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In lieu of medication, Pantoliano followed doctor's orders by stepping outside for a casual walk every day.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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“Specialty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialty. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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