métiers

noun

variants also metiers
plural of métier
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. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
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  1. things
  2. specialties
  3. specialities
Noun
  • So, if things don’t go well for New York/New Jersey on Sunday afternoon for the World Cup final, don’t be surprised if DFW is circled when the World Cup inevitably returns to the United States — possibly as soon as 2038.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • Amanda did say that the resurgence of Loverboy had nothing to do with Kyle and was more about how much people hate her, which just reconfirms the worst things about Amanda that people on the internet say.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 15 July 2026
Definition of things
Noun
  • Attendees can participate in an Ask-a-Doctor & Expert Health Fair, featuring physicians from nearly 20 specialties and clinical specialists from a variety of El Camino Health programs.
    — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
  • One inherent issue in all medical specialties is that appropriate treatment is often in the eye of the physician beholder, meaning that specialists create the guidelines for when a treatment is in order.
    — Dr. Elisabeth Rosenthal, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Definition of specialties
Noun
  • The four-course tasting menu focuses on the sea, with dishes showcasing regional specialities such as clipfish, cod, the catch of the day and even whale.
    — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Try Menorcan specialities like sobrasada – squidgy sausage – and at least three cheeses, plus the Catalan classic of grated tomato on bread with olive oil.
    — Adrienne Wyper, TheWeek, 22 June 2026
Definition of specialities

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“Métiers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/m%C3%A9tiers. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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