as in professional
a person who has a lot of training, knowledge, or skill in a particular area
She was a specialist in chemical engineering with many years of experience.
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as in specialized
involving, related to, or being special skills or knowledge needed to do a particular job
The job requires specialist knowledge.
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Recent Examples of specialist
Kaitlyn Gomez, Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Neto Longoria worked in Eagle Pass and Austin ISD as a classroom teacher and parent support specialist.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
Ironically, that is precisely what happened to merchant banking in the years after Schroders sold out to Citi, with the emergence of specialist advisory boutiques like Gleacher Shacklock, Ondra Partners and Robey Warshaw (which sold itself in July last year to Evercore Partners for $196 million).
—Ian King, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The company works with regional specialists to help ensure that employment practices reflect local requirements and customary standards.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Neto Longoria worked in Eagle Pass and Austin ISD as a classroom teacher and parent support specialist.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
In these unedifying spectacles, the lion was just one of a host of large creatures, from wolves to giraffes, that were released into an amphitheater to be hunted down by specialist gladiators known as bestiarii.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
Ironically, that is precisely what happened to merchant banking in the years after Schroders sold out to Citi, with the emergence of specialist advisory boutiques like Gleacher Shacklock, Ondra Partners and Robey Warshaw (which sold itself in July last year to Evercore Partners for $196 million).
—Ian King, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialist
Noun
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The emirate has been steadily attracting international entrepreneurs, professionals, and of course, influencers.—
Tamara Hardingham-Gill,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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For professionals and instructors working in genetics, microbiology, or bioinformatics, this dimension of the research carries particular weight.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The design also required specialized manufacturing techniques to shape and assemble the delicate material without compromising its magnetic properties, according to Horse Powertrain.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Indiana will issue a bond for the stadium’s construction, which will be repaid through a Hammond 12% admissions tax and a Professional Sports Development Area specialized tax district.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Jack Horner, a renowned paleontologist who worked as a consultant on all seven films in the Jurassic Park franchise, is no longer employed as a lecturer at Chapman University, following his name appearing several times in the Epstein files.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Mar. 2026
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Political consultant Gabe Rivas has 10%.—
Rachel Royster
Updated March 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Enter expert gardening consultant Kenley Larkin.—
Mary Grace Granados,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Local designers will present an expert presentation on the slow fashion movement that addresses the urgent need to move towards more sustainable models in the fashion and retail industries.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Still, a university spokesperson stressed that the project may change during the master planning process.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Capó-García moved to North Park from Northern California in 2013 when she was accepted into the creative writing master’s program at UC San Diego.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Due to the 2024 hot fire test incident, the German launch startup spent 18 months conducting a comprehensive technical overhaul to ensure mission success.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Restricting mail-in voting, reducing early voting hours, or requiring additional documentation to register may sound technical and, on its face, maybe even fair ways to ensure credible elections.—
Celina Stewart,
Time,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Requiring no special pan, this festive cake is loved by both kids and adults.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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But some backpacks are better for travel than others, perhaps designed with isolated shoe compartments, holes to feed your phone charging cable through, jewelry pouches, and special materials that simply wipe clean after picking up germs from public floors.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Specialist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialist. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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