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
Donnetta Monk, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
Fel Echandi, of Winter Haven, Florida, is a behavioral specialist who identifies as a Democrat but sometimes votes for Republican candidates.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
Cleveland Police in northeast England said ambulance staff called officers to the home, and specialist officers are supporting the family.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Je’Ne Sais Quoi Hearn, Los Angeles braid specialist and creator of the slip out method, describes the style as timeless.
—Donnetta Monk, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
Fel Echandi, of Winter Haven, Florida, is a behavioral specialist who identifies as a Democrat but sometimes votes for Republican candidates.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Harnessing the wind The installation process was supervised by Anemoi’s specialist team.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
Cleveland Police in northeast England said ambulance staff called officers to the home, and specialist officers are supporting the family.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialist
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Your pediatrician or mental health professional can provide a template for a plan and work with you and your child to fill it out.—
Dr. Theresa T. Nguyen,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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The survey polled 8,000 adults and 169 health professionals from the UK, Australia, Spain and more.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This might look like manufacturing specialized materials at scale, building new quantum foundries, expanding the talent pipeline, advancing cooling technology, and mass-producing cryogenic equipment and materials with superconductive properties.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Oct. 2025
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Teams of specialized welders move seamlessly from one construction site to the next.—
Brad Plumer,
New York Times,
22 Oct. 2025
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What To Know Democrats Peter Hubbard, a renewable energy advocate, and Alicia Johnson, a health care consultant, are challenging Republican incumbents Tim Echols and Fitz Johnson.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Previously, Chen was an executive director for housing finance and financial markets research at the JPMorgan Chase Institute and an economics consultant at Analysis Group.—
Alix Langone,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Plus, an expert PEOPLE editor answers the burning question of the week, and one of our favorite stars joins us for a sitdown.—
Staff Author Updated,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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He was enrolled in a master’s program in biblical studies, but currently does not have lawful status in the country, officials said.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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That’s cute, today’s masters of the universe will chuckle while patting your head.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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On the opposite side there was Gessime Yassine; technical, fleet-footed and skilful, and one of those silky wingers who loves to glide inside before delivering the sucker-punch pass.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Above all, Europe’s ability to turn technical reform into reality depends on the willingness of its 27 members to act as one unit—the new agenda calls for removing national barriers and regulatory differences sector by sector.—
Jessica Jurkschat,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Team it with ballet flats or sneakers for a casual day of apple-picking or tailgating this season, or dress it up with tights and boots for holiday celebrations and other special occasions.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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At the end of the day, that is what makes this show so special, rather than just another dance show, is because there’s an actual technique book based off of these dances that you guys are watching the couples dance.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Specialist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialist. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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