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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
Todd Sink is an associate professor and aquaculture extension specialist at Texas A&M University. — Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026 Particle 6 claims Misaligned‘s production will see traditional professionals such as directors, writers and editors working alongside AI specialists. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 July 2026
Adjective
Maxillofacial surgeons determine if the player can return to play and which areas need protection before external specialist orthopedic technicians make the custom device. — Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 5 July 2026 Early tastings by specialist titles have already marked out the inaugural 10-year-old as a serious, distinctly English addition to the category. — Lewis Chester, Robb Report, 27 June 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
  • Several organizations of institutional investors and auditing professionals, as well as a tsunami of individual investors, expressed opposition.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • The bottom rungs of the corporate ladder have been kicked through—and seasoned professionals are having a field day.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 7 July 2026
Definition of professional
Adjective
  • The light is produced by specialized organs beneath the abdomen that take in oxygen.
    — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • The owners credit a specialized mason for the rest of the stonework.
    — David Caraccio Updated July 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of specialized
Noun
  • After spending two years in the Chicago Cubs organization as a consultant and scout, Little restarted his managerial career with the Dodgers, reuniting with some of his former players, including Nomar Garciaparra and Derek Lowe.
    — Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Saudi Arabia ordered government entities to freeze payments to strategy advisers, management consultants, and law firms, Semafor reported in May.
    — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of consultant
Adjective
  • For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • Cottar also explains what made a CEO swap different from hiring an expert consultant.
    — Emese Maczko, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of expert
Noun
  • While theology and ministry studies were designated as nonprofessional, the master of divinity degree often pursued by eventual pastors or ministers does retain professional status.
    — Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • In one mega master in San Antonio, Texas, out of the 175 cases ordered to appear before a judge one morning, about 40 people didn’t show up, said attorney Jessica Smith Bobadilla.
    — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of master
Adjective
  • Known for his deep technical knowledge and signature milk punches, Gibson has brought that ingenuity to Lucky Star through his reserved cocktails, such as the cookies and cream made with rum, clarified milk tea and creme de cacao.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • Crews stabilized the pickup before performing a technical extrication to free the driver.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of technical
Adjective
  • The Kelce brothers have a special royal guest joining their podcast before the Swift wedding extravaganza.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Back in December 2023, Travis opened up about receiving a special gift from his new brother-in-law, who was dressed as Santa.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
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