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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And once on the other side of those things, Christy Martin began living a different kind of double life.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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The implication is that she got distracted and failed to notice the most important things.—
Brandy Jensen,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
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For breakfast and brunch — the best time of all at Bricks and Horses — the menus include specialties such as chocolate chip pancakes, creme brulee French toast or a Cajun chicken-and-waffle.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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Other chef’s specialties include short rib pot roast, ribeye steak and prime rib, served only on the weekends at dinner.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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To create the list, the team weighed the total volume and ratings of reviews, and included a range of options featuring regional specialities rooted in a variety of culinary traditions.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
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Advanced courses offered by experienced SAR officials focus on ground search, swift water rescue, avalanche recovery, and other specialities.—
Jayme Moye,
Outside,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Métiers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/m%C3%A9tiers. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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