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
Pam Defiglio, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The new clinic offers a collaborative approach to care, with a team of specialists working together to support patients throughout their ALS journey, according to information from UAMS.
—Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2025
New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2025
Upon being alerted to the situation, specialist park rangers based in Broome traveled roughly 230 miles by helicopter to reach the scene.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
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Noun
On May 8, six days after the crash, an Evanston Hospital health information specialist provided a report that showed the driver underwent medical and neurological testing, and the results did not rule out a seizure.
—Pam Defiglio, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The new clinic offers a collaborative approach to care, with a team of specialists working together to support patients throughout their ALS journey, according to information from UAMS.
—Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The greenery was developed in collaboration with Laura Gatti Studio and will be maintained by specialist gardeners.
—New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2025
Upon being alerted to the situation, specialist park rangers based in Broome traveled roughly 230 miles by helicopter to reach the scene.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialist
Noun
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Mares-Sedillo immediately called a medical professional for advice and drove herself to urgent care as her eye seemingly got worse by the minute.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Recognize that professionals — in both new and legacy roles — need adequate training to use AI tools effectively.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 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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In previous years, a private consultant managed the grant distribution process.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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This works especially well for marketers, designers, video editors, consultants, and salespeople.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
8 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
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Merging with Teck will almost certainly be the master stroke in removing it from any plans by BHP to return with a fresh offer for Anglo American.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Moreover, Southern bakers have been perfecting this treat for generations, and our recipe masters the most classic version, staying largely the same since its first appearances in our annual Southern Living cookbooks as early as the 1960s and 1970s.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
9 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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The winner of next year’s special election will keep the seat until the end of Rubio’s original term in 2028.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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As Vevo’s Senior Manager of Talent Booking, Cynthia Todd emphasized the close partnership and trust that goes into making opportunities like these special performances come together in Live From Vevo Studios.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Specialist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialist. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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