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
That stockpile, deep below the surface, is unlikely to have sustained much damage from strikes at ground level, according to the experts, especially given that the Israeli military struck tunnel entrances in the same manner during the Twelve-Day War last year.
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Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
With that in mind, the other major variable each year is seasonal conditions, and experts agree that 2023 was as perfect a season as nature can offer.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 31 May 2026
The discovery comes around a year after experts released research about an ancient purple dye factory located in modern-day Israel.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Now, the two finalists represent near-opposite ends of the political spectrum, highlighting what many experts describe as the intense polarization in the country.
—Alfie Pannell, Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
The open governor's race is one of a handful in the country that experts say could change hands this fall.
—Stephen Fowler, NPR, 31 May 2026
Yet if the pipes connecting the pool to the treatment plant are not fixed, experts on the pool say, the algae could come back.
—New York Times, 31 May 2026
Each year, the site’s experts release their official lists of the best beaches in the world—one of which focuses solely on the top 50 beaches in North America.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
While eating dates daily can be part of a balanced diet, experts suggest being mindful of portion size to avoid excessive sugar and carbohydrate intake.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 25 May 2026
Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
With that in mind, the other major variable each year is seasonal conditions, and experts agree that 2023 was as perfect a season as nature can offer.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 31 May 2026
The discovery comes around a year after experts released research about an ancient purple dye factory located in modern-day Israel.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Now, the two finalists represent near-opposite ends of the political spectrum, highlighting what many experts describe as the intense polarization in the country.
—Alfie Pannell, Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
The open governor's race is one of a handful in the country that experts say could change hands this fall.
—Stephen Fowler, NPR, 31 May 2026
Yet if the pipes connecting the pool to the treatment plant are not fixed, experts on the pool say, the algae could come back.
—New York Times, 31 May 2026
Each year, the site’s experts release their official lists of the best beaches in the world—one of which focuses solely on the top 50 beaches in North America.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
While eating dates daily can be part of a balanced diet, experts suggest being mindful of portion size to avoid excessive sugar and carbohydrate intake.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experts
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Five security scholars interviewed by Reuters agreed the infrastructure broadly could support China’s nuclear program, as well as other military purposes.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Our scholars in Park Heights deserve a true athletic experience.—
Madeline Burke,
CBS News,
28 May 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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This means that the moral philosophies of tech gurus will steadily guide the moral decisions of ever more people as these technologies gain wider purchase in society.—
Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
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April’s numbers – bosses added 115,000 workers, adjusted for seasonal swings – were seen by many economic gurus as a surprising increase amid a war with Iran and its resulting ballooning energy costs.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
18 May 2026
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On the second floor, Square One restaurant masters the art of fine dining.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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These are the masters of television.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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Despite new steps prediction markets have recently taken to prevent problematic trading, including among the 18-to-21 cohort, there are still widespread concerns from state regulators, members of Congress and addiction specialists.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Across the campus, 30 artists have created an array of site-specific permanent works on a scale that would even be challenging for a leading contemporary art institution.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Attendees enjoy performances from local artists and bands, while grabbing a bite or drink from food trucks and vendors.—
Laura Daily,
Denver Post,
3 June 2026
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Other guitar virtuosos might crave at least a little downtime between concluding a Las Vegas concert residency with one band and launching a national tour with another band, not but Joe Satriani.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 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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At the same time, fencing is also touting is status as an Ivy League favorite, a discipline that has historically appealed to artists and egghead-y types including engineers, architects, finance and technical wizards, as well as artists.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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Warm up those wands, wizards, because the world of Harry Potter is hoping to cast a marketing spell over the metro area this summer.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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