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
Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2025
Flea beetles are either generalists, feeding on many different kinds of plants, or specialists, which attack specific crops, such as potatoes, eggplants, corn and crucifers.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
Rental equipment specialist Ashtead reversed on Tuesday, as tough market conditions forced profits lower despite record revenues.
—Royston Wild, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
For thirty years, until 2016, Ford had worked for Sotheby’s, the auction house, as an auctioneer and a specialist in British and Irish art, before setting up his own business.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 17 June 2025
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Noun
Gabriel Thomas, the communications specialist for the city of Kings Mountain, deferred all questions about the warrant and investigation to Homeland Security.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2025
Flea beetles are either generalists, feeding on many different kinds of plants, or specialists, which attack specific crops, such as potatoes, eggplants, corn and crucifers.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
Rental equipment specialist Ashtead reversed on Tuesday, as tough market conditions forced profits lower despite record revenues.
—Royston Wild, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
For thirty years, until 2016, Ford had worked for Sotheby’s, the auction house, as an auctioneer and a specialist in British and Irish art, before setting up his own business.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialist
Noun
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Her plans to become a doctor were also shaped by shadowing professionals in hospitals, including a research internship with the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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While there was some worry about the safety of this data, tax professionals could say with relative certainty that undocumented immigrants should feel safe filing their taxes with the IRS.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Witnessing Jasper's rapid ascent underscored the transformative potential of AI in specialized sectors.—
Geoff Whitmore,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Just as ETFs and index funds dramatically lowered barriers to stock market participation, new fractional ownership models and specialized funds are making private assets available at lower minimums.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Bass, 44, a pilot and airline consultant, gradually improved the delivery schedules, and Federal began to come out of its tailspin.—
Chase Peterson-Withorn,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Alana starred in 2021’s Licorice Pizza, Este served as a music consultant for the second season of HBO’s The White Lotus, and Danielle continued to collaborate outside of the group with artists including Bon Iver.—
Taylor Mims,
Billboard,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Do the expert speakers have seats and water at their disposal? Are the speaking notes or teleprompters in place?—
Adrian Dearnell,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Wing will share practical tools and give expert insight on keeping families safe from online predators, cyber-bullying, digital threats and more.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Twelve percent have master’s degrees or higher, compared with 14% nationally.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2025
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The Skokie native works at Google and recently graduated from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management with a master’s degree in business administration, according to her campaign.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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While livestreams are traditionally hosted by humans in studios, MSMEs may lack the funds or technical know-how to execute regular livestreams to boost sales.—
Bernice Ooi,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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However, small businesses hesitate to seize the opportunity due to factors like limited finances, technical deficits, and lack of expertise.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Each man was then sent special moose-hunting regulations, zone maps, instructions on field-dressing, numbered back tags, bottles for moose-blood samples, and several other items.—
Jack O'Connor,
Outdoor Life,
26 June 2025
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How nice to learn about artisan producers from South America, especially when the wine is this special; to my tastes, this is world-class quality.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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“Specialist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialist. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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