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
But experts have long said that relying on military forces rather than investing in local policing threatens to worsen already grave security crises.
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Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
The annual Greater Cincinnati Home Expo brings together the most knowledgeable building experts in the community to give you the opportunity to ask them anything.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2026
My foundation in the kitchen began with following the experts—my grandfather and grandmother.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
It is regularly cited by experts as a key influence on the character and development of the new regime in Iran, helping embed its particular fusion of clerical supremacy and authoritarian nationalism.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
While high-profile killings of Americans in Mexico have occurred, experts describe them as isolated and liabilities to cartel interests rather than part of a strategic campaign.
—Armando Regil Velasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Much of the increase is tied directly to the massive intergenerational wealth transfer, experts said.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
Almost none of the ringside experts gave the Louisville Lip a snowball’s chance in August at Miami’s South Beach beforehand.
—John Nogowski, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
Prolonged attacks would probably result in higher prices for crude oil and gasoline, according to energy experts.
—Cathy Bussewitz, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
The annual Greater Cincinnati Home Expo brings together the most knowledgeable building experts in the community to give you the opportunity to ask them anything.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2026
My foundation in the kitchen began with following the experts—my grandfather and grandmother.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
It is regularly cited by experts as a key influence on the character and development of the new regime in Iran, helping embed its particular fusion of clerical supremacy and authoritarian nationalism.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
While high-profile killings of Americans in Mexico have occurred, experts describe them as isolated and liabilities to cartel interests rather than part of a strategic campaign.
—Armando Regil Velasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Much of the increase is tied directly to the massive intergenerational wealth transfer, experts said.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
Almost none of the ringside experts gave the Louisville Lip a snowball’s chance in August at Miami’s South Beach beforehand.
—John Nogowski, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
Prolonged attacks would probably result in higher prices for crude oil and gasoline, according to energy experts.
—Cathy Bussewitz, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experts
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The deeper question — and the one scholars keep returning to — is whether the women at the center of these stories are truly masters of their own fate, or whether even their rebellion is still being scripted by someone else.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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During the conference, the scholars are networking and attending sessions focused on student success and its role in economic mobility and community prosperity.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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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.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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Personal trainers, specialist therapists, and yoga gurus are brought in on request—particularly recommended is the one-on-one reformer pilates session with physiotherapist Tobina Marx, or an osteopathy treatment with Emma Wightman, spirited in from her practice in nearby Stockbridge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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Walking the show were Fakemink and Nettspend, two pillars of what label execs and marketing gurus are betting speaks to the Gen Z zeitgeist.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
10 Mar. 2026
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This is a recurring trope in mythology, that dogs and horses recognize their masters when people do not.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Now the actors, who work as game masters and perform as distressed abductees at the venue, will be frightening their guests while under union protection.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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It was reviewed and edited by a team of content specialists.—
Ryan Brennan
March 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2026
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The program is funded by a $585,000 grant from the state Public Defender’s Office through its Expanded Public Defense grant program, which helps public defenders hire specialists to support clients beyond their immediate legal cases.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Taken together, these projects demonstrate what artists can accomplish outside of traditional institutional frameworks.—
Jane Horowitz,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Each of the coaches — Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine and Legend — will be able to pick 10 artists from the blind auditions to guide through the rest of the show.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
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Suffused with dread and bathed in reverb, the record captures two virtuosos at their most vulnerable.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
23 Jan. 2026
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They were accompanied by vocal virtuosos Lucius and blues-rock rippers Judith Hill and Eric Krasno, each fixtures in the local music community trying to rebuild itself in the wake of the Eaton fire.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Only the best of the bat-to-ball wizards can build a career in the majors.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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Everything culminates in a climactic scene in the Shrieking Shack, where the truth about the two Animagi (wizards who can turn into animals) is revealed, plus Sirius Black (Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù) comes clean as a friend of Harry’s parents who can also turn into a black dog.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
13 Jan. 2026
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