variants
also metiers
as in things
something for which a person shows a special talent
public speaking is not my métier, as others can attest
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Recent Examples of métiers
That store, which is also two stories and offers all 16 metiers, is inspired by the local Sonoran Desert and pays homage to the sunlight and succulents prevalent in the area.
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for métiers
Noun
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My defense and my rebounding are two things that are extremely, extremely important to me.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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In my fiction, my grandfather was no longer an inscrutable ghost, but a character with definable flaws, who did things in an order that, despite whatever twists and subversions, resolved into meaning.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Among the specialties most appreciated by the guests was the melon frost, which literally went like hot cakes.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
7 June 2026
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Harbor Haus The primary fine-dining option in Copper Harbor, Harbor Haus serves traditional Bavarian specialties as well as classic American fare.—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
7 June 2026
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Star dishes include Nobu’s own specialities and those inspired by Barcelona’s coast.—
Eddi Fiegel,
Robb Report,
7 May 2026
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Items range from Maldivian specialities like tuna curry (kandu kukulhu) to Chinese-style crispy duck salad.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Métiers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/m%C3%A9tiers. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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