EXPERTS Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

experts

noun

plural of expert

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 Aviation experts have marveled that the plane didn't crash after a descent so sharp that the rudder was torn away. — Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026 These agencies now need to work with cryptanalysis experts to ensure that standardized algorithms are continually tested against the latest AI attack vectors. — Ali El Kaafarani, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026 On Sunday, at the Chatsworth Historical Society’s 34th annual Pioneer Day, plants will be available for purchase and experts will be available for questions. — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 First Amendment experts say the dress policy draft’s language is too vague, and application of the rules for religious head coverings could run afoul of both the federal and state constitutions. — Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026 Legal experts say the strategy is routine, and unlikely to succeed. — Violet Jira, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026 For decades, Argonne experts have converted reactors across the globe to secure nuclear materials. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026 Political experts and critics have noted these moves became pronounced after California’s Proposition 50 dramatically reshaped his district into more Democratic-friendly territory. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026 And without oversight from Washington, DC, an increasing number of states are looking to take action as experts fear a wave of gambling addiction, facilitated by a surge in interest for betting on platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 24 Sep. 2026

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Noun

Key leadership reshuffle The black box of China’s elite politics has long been a source of fascination for journalists, scholars and foreign governments alike.

— Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
In recent years, legal scholars have taken the right to equality as the starting point for advocating for access to fertility care.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of scholars

Noun

Still, the question of what Ebel was doing with his adepts swept through Prussia, dominating the newspapers that had only recently begun to emerge from their eighteenth-century chronicling of obligations to a more modern publicizing role.

— Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
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.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025

Definition of adepts

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According to awards gurus who track these things, that’s the most Emmy wins ever for a series canceled after its first season.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026
Yoga instruction is available year-round, and the resort also collaborates with yoga gurus specializing in yin yoga, immersive sound healing, and yoga nidra from October to April.

— Jasreen Mayal Khanna, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of gurus

Noun

Since mega masters hearings began in May, immigration data researchers found that the number of people ordered deported when not showing up for a hearing has skyrocketed.

— Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
The title refers not only to the horror film my protagonist, Maya, is trying to make, but also to the city’s new masters and to those living in a zombified state of willful ignorance.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of masters

Noun

Guides, travel hosts, crew members, chefs, specialists, and partners form an extraordinary team around the guests, sharing their knowledge, anticipating needs, and quietly ensuring that the journey unfolds effortlessly.

— Guy Bigiaoui, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026
However, the country isn’t producing enough STEM specialists to meet demand.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of specialists

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Apple Apple's done great work to promote its Music streaming service by showcasing fantastic artists over the years.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026
On the ground floor, a studio-slash-gallery will host designers, artists and all manner of creative talents in residency programs.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of artists

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Great virtuosi such as violinist Isaac Stern, pianist Van Cliburn, soprano Leontyne Price and hosts of other incredible artists, both American and from abroad, blessed our concert halls with their dazzling artistry.

— Letters to the Editor, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026
Conductor Gustavo Dudamel’s arrival at the New York Philharmonic has triggered a rhapsody in the city’s classical-music scene—particularly among the young virtuosos of the Juilliard School, shot here with some of the Philharmonic’s key players.

— Theo Wenner, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of virtuosos

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