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noun

Definition of specialistnext
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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adjective

variants or specialistic
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
Noun
Employees will continue to need primary-care physicians, specialists, hospitals, diagnostic services and other forms of in-person care. — Soniya Bopache, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026 The study took place at three specialized centers with regular support from physicians, dietitians and exercise specialists. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026
Adjective
More private spaces, including the Drawing Room, will offer an intimate setting for client appointments, personalized products and specialist aftercare services. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026 The team is spread across different countries and time zones, but everyone brings specialist knowledge to the project. — New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for specialist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialist
  1. professional
  2. specialized
  3. consultant
  4. expert
  5. master
  6. technical
  7. special
Noun
  • Its Top Creator Academy will offer courses and one-on-one consulting with professionals.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Disabled audiences, artists, and music professionals remain vastly understudied, particularly in the United States.
    — Maribeth Romslo, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of professional
Adjective
  • Rather than maintaining separate inventories of conventional mortar ammunition and specialized aerial munitions, the system is intended to make existing rounds compatible with another delivery method.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Qnity makes many of the specialized chemicals and materials that are essential to chip manufacturing.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of specialized
Noun
  • But what happens to the questionable consultant contracts, millions in disputed billings and unanswered questions his predecessor left behind?
    — Julie Watts, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Cardenas is a leadership coach and organizational development consultant who lives in Fort Worth.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of consultant
Adjective
  • Here’s a guide to scarecrows past and present, including expert tips on how to construct an autumnal bogeyman of your own that is sure to stand out.
    — Victoria Hoffmann, Christian Science Monitor, 31 Oct. 2026
  • If everyone starts doing that, what happens when the video game industry no longer has a pool of beloved, expert modders to hire?
    — Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of expert
Noun
  • Born in Boston, Carpenter received a master’s degree in library sciences from Simmons College and worked as a librarian.
    — Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Chinese architects, Rama says, got a free education from the western masters.
    — Fred A. Bernstein, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of master
Adjective
  • The company also used non-compete agreements restricting employees from joining rivals for two years, as part of their employment contracts, with senior employees holding valuable technical expertise likely facing closer scrutiny.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The company did not provide further technical details about the overheating incident or identify the specific component responsible for the temperature increase.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of technical
Adjective
  • Provided by Hailey Gibbons Women have faced resistance from the military community in serving in combat roles and trying out for special operations, and that's still the case.
    — James LaPorta, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Ricketts won a special election in 2024 to complete Sasse’s term.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
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“Specialist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialist. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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