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
Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Sep. 2025
To perform the testing, wildlife health specialists collect blood from sick or recently deceased animals and ship it to the lab.
—Jessie Richards, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Broadcasters are tending to only commission cheaper shows in bulk or premium series that require specialist expertise.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Still, cancer specialists say the findings are credible.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Sep. 2025
To perform the testing, wildlife health specialists collect blood from sick or recently deceased animals and ship it to the lab.
—Jessie Richards, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Newcomers occupy seven spots on the offensive two-deep, six on defense and three specialist positions.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Broadcasters are tending to only commission cheaper shows in bulk or premium series that require specialist expertise.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialist
Noun
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Meeting these guests – many of them accomplished professionals – helped expand his dreams for his own life, Mutabazi says.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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At this point, the CDC is being run by an acting director, Jim O’Neill, who is neither a scientist nor a health or public health professional.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Wheeled systems, conveyors, or specialized robotic cells often move goods more efficiently than a legged robot trying to mimic a human stride.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
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The slit lamp is a specialized microscope with a bright light that creates a thin, intense beam to illuminate the eye.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Someone who’s ready to commit, ready to grind it out and face the issues no consultant or broker would readily admit during the investigative process.—
Rob Lancit,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Kashyap is professor at the Chicago Booth Business School and a consultant to the research department at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Our expert reviews of JBL headphones consistently praises the brand for balancing strong sound with everyday value, and this pair fits right into that category.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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Subscribe to the Life Kit newsletter for expert advice on love, money, relationships and more.—
September 11,
NPR,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Brown's former master distiller left his job at a grocery store and returned to bourbon making for a few months each year during the final chapter of Prohibition.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
16 Sep. 2025
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These roles typically require a master’s degree but offer starting salaries in the $50,000-$70,000 range with significant growth potential.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The district says the money will help pay for a laundry list of programs, such as all-day kindergarten at all grade schools; the universal free breakfast program; pre-K centers; expanded career-technical education programs; and additional social workers, counselors and behavior specialists.—
Kevin Richert,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
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Most community or local theater organizations are usually run as nonprofits by a collaboration of management and salaried acting talent and technical artists, Maverick is largely a one-man operation of a for-profit (though not much) theater.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Townshend recalled performing in Chicago at a small club turned roller rink called the Kinetic Playground, 1969 performances with a particularly special opening act.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Xp Lee won a special election in Minnesota on Tuesday to replace Melissa Hortman, the former speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives, who was assassinated in June.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Specialist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialist. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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