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
Then Vice President Cheney condemned those behind the torture scandal, while at the same time defending water-boarding as a useful means of extracting vital intelligence (many intelligence experts say water-boarding is torture, and its victims will say anything to avoid further abuse).
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Ben Wedeman, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Renewables experts tell me that, in a world ruled by logic and economics rather than imaginings about the wrong enemy, both numbers would be much higher.
—Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Jefferson, founder of digital community The Self Care Suite, packs her guide with insight from wellness experts, reconnecting us to a legacy of support that has helped generations of Black women bloom.
—Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
That may be palatable if evergreen funds represent a small proportion of the overall marketplace, but with their rapid ascension, some experts are raising concerns that too many managers are spending too much money all at the same time.
—Leslie Picker, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Brandweek is a forum where marketing leaders and industry experts discuss timely branding issues and opportunities facing the future of branding.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Based on known research, information and the pushback on this claim by experts including deGrasse Tyson himself, there is no evidence to suggest the Earth is flat.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Many times, experts say, Medicare scammers sound and appear professional.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Fat that sits deep in the abdomen and surrounds vital organs is particularly dangerous, fueling inflammation, insulin resistance and cardiovascular problems, according to experts.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Ben Wedeman, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Renewables experts tell me that, in a world ruled by logic and economics rather than imaginings about the wrong enemy, both numbers would be much higher.
—Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Jefferson, founder of digital community The Self Care Suite, packs her guide with insight from wellness experts, reconnecting us to a legacy of support that has helped generations of Black women bloom.
—Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
That may be palatable if evergreen funds represent a small proportion of the overall marketplace, but with their rapid ascension, some experts are raising concerns that too many managers are spending too much money all at the same time.
—Leslie Picker, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Brandweek is a forum where marketing leaders and industry experts discuss timely branding issues and opportunities facing the future of branding.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Based on known research, information and the pushback on this claim by experts including deGrasse Tyson himself, there is no evidence to suggest the Earth is flat.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Many times, experts say, Medicare scammers sound and appear professional.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Fat that sits deep in the abdomen and surrounds vital organs is particularly dangerous, fueling inflammation, insulin resistance and cardiovascular problems, according to experts.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experts
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Fitzgerald's 1925 novel has been celebrated by literary scholars for years for its depiction of the wealth and class divisions in the country that took place during the 1920s.—
Fritz Farrow,
ABC News,
1 Nov. 2025
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Amenabar seems to root his screenplay on conjectures about the writer’s sexuality, which many scholars consider latterday projection.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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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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Most claims made by health gurus and social-media influencers are exaggerated.—
Jason Liebowitz,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
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Modern gurus brought these philosophies back into the fold.—
Sean Williams,
Outside,
27 Oct. 2025
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Rosewood Amsterdam, for example, is an art gallery in its own right, with an expansive collection of more than 1,000 artworks that spotlight both new-generation talent and Dutch masters.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
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Air Mail’s fate shows that even the masters of the old form faced major headwinds when trying to navigate the new media landscape.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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In some states, depending on the circumstances of the death, you may be required to hire biohazard specialists before renting the place out again.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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Given the uncertainty around premiums, this is not a good year to do that, enrollment specialists say.—
Michelle Andrews,
NPR,
31 Oct. 2025
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The programs in the series were created in a collaboration with performance artists, and resulted in a group of surreal experimental works that pushed the boundaries of sound and narrative well in advance of the digital era.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Harris leaned heavily on her celebrity endorsements, with artists like Lizzo, Beyonce, and Cardi B having made appearances at her rallies, while not all of them have made musical performances.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Nov. 2025
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Most of the seven-track project was recorded in a 10-day period at a Los Angeles home studio, where Afrobeats superproducers GuiltyBeatz and P2J and R&B virtuosos Jack Dine and Cam Griffin congregated to craft Odeal’s vibrant, vulnerable sound.—
Heran Mamo,
Billboard,
3 Sep. 2019
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The Ringbrothers Kingpin was unveiled at the Specialty Equipment Market Association show (SEMA) in Las Vegas, which is a haven for aftermarket wizards, tuners, and auto tinkerers of all stripes.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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Even for experienced sorceresses and wizards, chaos comes with a cost.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Experts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experts. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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