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specialism

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Definition of specialism

as in specialty

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Recent Examples of specialism Others aim to differentiate themselves with market specialisms or a dedicated industry vertical focus. — Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025 The notion of Arteta the artist is an interesting one for a manager whose team is built on core values of control, work ethic, unity and a specialism in set pieces. — Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025 Key ingredients are scale and breadth, collaborations and partnerships, and specialism, or craft, Kate Ward, managing director, Unscripted Productions at BBC Studios Productions, tells THR. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2025 Research the list above to find the freelance platform(s) that work best for you and your industry, specialism, and business goals. — Rachel Wells, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for specialism

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Noun

There are eight specialty dining options that require reservations, six regular restaurants, and room service (available 24 hours a day).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
During Glenn’s 15-year playing career as a defensive back, interceptions were a specialty.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of specialty

Noun

The rooms There are a staggering 588 rooms, including 162 long-term studios and speciality suites equipped with kitchens, all with views of either Darling Harbour or the cityscape.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
Don’t miss out on Belgian specialities, such as chips and mayonnaise, a classic now with heritage status (although here beef stew is the preferred topping).

— Adrienne Wyper, TheWeek, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of speciality

Noun

After years of cruel dismissal from his grandfather, Kang Seung-woon (Jung Jin-young), and relentless pressure from his mother, Kang Ji-hye (Yoon Se-ah), Pi-o doubts his talent.

— Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026
There's a comedy club right next door for a night of hilarity with top-drawer talent and occasional special guests.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of talent

Noun

Naturally, his work at Celine has now been put in conversation with hers, especially because both designers share an aptitude for creating clothes real people want to wear–and, therefore, many of the same fans.

— Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
But their aptitude and affection for the sport would be passed down through two different families in two different states, from one generation to the next, before reaching Luke and his brothers.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of aptitude

Noun

So, while her engagement ring may be put away for safe keeping, this royal definitely continues to have a flair for chic bands.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, the women’s Stone Street Platform Premium 6-Inch waterproof boot is less ornate in its upper design, but comes with beaded charm accessories that add flair not typically found on Timberland’s boots.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of flair

Noun

In a room full of fascists and fools, Ahmed’s projection of competence—and of the spluttering exasperation that is the lot of the competent—proves a genuine balm.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026
And indeed Verity — directed with straightforward competence and a faint wry smirk by Michael Showalter and adapted by screenwriter Nick Antosca (Apple TV’s Cape Fear series) — is a mild lark for its first hour.

— Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of competence

Noun

The environmental impact report approved by the city identified six special-status species present on the site and found another seven species with a high likelihood of being found there, based on the ecosystem and habitat suitability.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Diop questioned the suitability of the traditional private equity model for small African businesses, arguing that the industry’s typical five-year investment horizon often forces exits before companies have fully matured.

— Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of suitability

Noun

Though Iñárritu mined a fertile vein of sardonic humor in 2014’s Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance), comedy has never been this grandiose director’s forte.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
There was a lot of play-action off that, and the intermediate throws were Kap’s forte.

— Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

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