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
The district continues to face ongoing challenges from declining enrollment and chronic absenteeism — both apparently exacerbated by federal deportation threats, according to some experts.
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Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026
In recent months, Google DeepMind, Meta and Anthropic have begun to hire experts in psychology, philosophy and ethics in order to research the topics of machine consciousness and AI welfare.
—Rob Toews, Forbes.com, 22 June 2026
Data breaches, ransomware attacks and cybersecurity hacks have impacted government systems before and are only likely to worsen with the rise of artificial intelligence, some experts say.
—Taylor Croft, AJC.com, 21 June 2026
To better understand the trend, an InStyle editor consults two fragrance experts and highlights standout market favorites.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 21 June 2026
Sports are a particularly worrying aspect for public health experts.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
But experts say that aside from spoiling a finale for fans, such bets could erode the very business of Hollywood.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 14 June 2026
While many countries have limits on immigration, none has ever voted to limit its population, Swiss experts say.
—ABC News, 14 June 2026
This leaves a possible expense later in life that is a big unknown, but should be planned for, experts say.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 7 June 2026
Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026
In recent months, Google DeepMind, Meta and Anthropic have begun to hire experts in psychology, philosophy and ethics in order to research the topics of machine consciousness and AI welfare.
—Rob Toews, Forbes.com, 22 June 2026
Data breaches, ransomware attacks and cybersecurity hacks have impacted government systems before and are only likely to worsen with the rise of artificial intelligence, some experts say.
—Taylor Croft, AJC.com, 21 June 2026
To better understand the trend, an InStyle editor consults two fragrance experts and highlights standout market favorites.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 21 June 2026
Sports are a particularly worrying aspect for public health experts.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
But experts say that aside from spoiling a finale for fans, such bets could erode the very business of Hollywood.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 14 June 2026
While many countries have limits on immigration, none has ever voted to limit its population, Swiss experts say.
—ABC News, 14 June 2026
This leaves a possible expense later in life that is a big unknown, but should be planned for, experts say.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experts
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But legal scholars said any change to the center's name could not be done unilaterally by the board and instead required congressional action.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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One of this year’s highlights was a panel discussion featuring scholars and historians from UNC Charlotte and the local community.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 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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Wellness gurus will also appreciate the range of treatments and healing modalities on offer at The Lotus Spa, from classic massages and facials to Reiki energy work and sound baths.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Marketing gurus have spent decades on the art and science of distilling a brand message into super-short 15- or 30-second ad bursts.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Because these islands were so isolated, Caymanians became masters of resourcefulness.—
Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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González developed her classic yet defiantly modern approach while studying at the University of Seville, where Spanish masters such as Diego Velázquez and Francisco de Zurbarán painted in the naturalist Baroque tradition.—
Jane Horowitz,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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Instead, those investigations are handled by an internal group of Air Force specialists tasked with collecting evidence, preserving it and interviewing witnesses.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Members can explore new ideas from the neuroscientists, entrepreneurs, artists, philosophers, and other innovators shaping the future.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 June 2026
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The murals will be painted live by a mix of local and visiting artists on June 5 and 6 alongside other events in the West Bottoms, joining efforts to add murals around the city ahead of the FIFA World Cup.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
17 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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Peeves, the troublemaking ghost who wreaks havoc on young wizards, will be roaming the halls of Hogwarts when the new adaptation kicks off on Christmas Day.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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At the time, Soros, along with the financiers Julian Robertson and Michael Steinhardt, defined the public image of hedge-fund managers as investment wizards who made fortunes through huge bets, contrarian calls, iron stomachs, and a willingness to operate close to—or over—the regulatory line.—
Gary Sernovitz,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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