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Recent Examples of specialized
While the details remain classified, the goal is to build and launch a network of hundreds of spy satellites—or maybe more—with specialized intelligence payloads into low earth orbit.
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Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
High-end airbeds that could replace standard mattresses for users on a budget will retail between $80-$150 in more specialized bedding outlets.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
The Extension Offices in many counties offer inexpensive soil testing in specialized soil laboratories.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
Demand is being driven by busy lifestyles, rising disposable incomes, and the increasing trend of treating pets—especially dogs—as family members who require specialized care when their owners are away.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
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Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
High-end airbeds that could replace standard mattresses for users on a budget will retail between $80-$150 in more specialized bedding outlets.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
The Extension Offices in many counties offer inexpensive soil testing in specialized soil laboratories.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
Demand is being driven by busy lifestyles, rising disposable incomes, and the increasing trend of treating pets—especially dogs—as family members who require specialized care when their owners are away.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for specialized
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialized
Adjective
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Team it with ballet flats or sneakers for a casual day of apple-picking or tailgating this season, or dress it up with tights and boots for holiday celebrations and other special occasions.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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At the end of the day, that is what makes this show so special, rather than just another dance show, is because there’s an actual technique book based off of these dances that you guys are watching the couples dance.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Originally launched in 2009 as a limited-edition design, the kit includes a unique box with a canvas Baguette, made of perforated cotton and decorated with an FF clasp.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Overall, this financialization has transformed the way those with limited incomes are able to obtain shelter – including the owners of mobile homes.—
Cassie Powell,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Review the smartwatch’s technical specifications and find a compatible charger.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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The complex structure necessitated the producers parcelling out creative and technical roles based on each country’s contribution.—
Marcus Lim,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Leroy and his friend Pauly Russo (Rudy Mancuso) immediately notice the numerous restricted areas, which appear to interfere with sacred Indigenous grounds.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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The process typically lasts only a few minutes per sheep and is done at least once a year to prevent health complications such as overheating, flystrike, and restricted movement caused by excess wool growth.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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That specific request was made because those three drugs combine to make BAM, a powerful animal sedative that authorities allege Barry used to kill his wife.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Choosing the right backpack for all your specific travel needs is not a one size fits all exercise.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
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From slasher homages like Satoshi Kon’s Perfect Blue to esoteric but no less worthy films like Belladonna of Sadness, these works possess a power to shock and terrify.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Other of these esoteric features might actually be worth seeking out.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Specialized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialized. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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