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
Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Sep. 2025
To learn more about removing invasive species in Indiana, contact your regional specialist at the State of Indiana Cooperative Invasives Species Management.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 24 Sep. 2025
Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Amazon said that will reduce weekly contributions by 34% and co-pays by 87% for primary care, mental health and most non-specialist visits for employees using the basic plan.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Shannon Fairweather, 28, Boston, wellness specialist.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Sep. 2025
To learn more about removing invasive species in Indiana, contact your regional specialist at the State of Indiana Cooperative Invasives Species Management.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
In recent years, all of the major North American sports leagues have changed their ownership rules to permit specialist private equity funds to buy non-controlling stakes in their clubs under strict rules.
—Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Amazon said that will reduce weekly contributions by 34% and co-pays by 87% for primary care, mental health and most non-specialist visits for employees using the basic plan.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialist
Noun
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Southern Indiana’s relocation program offers up to $5,000 to professionals who move to one of eight rural counties.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Overall, the ComMarker Omni X is one slick beast of a UV laser engraver for professionals that run trophy or custom engraving shops down to the regular ol' Joe Schmoe who's got a few bucks to spare ($4,599 of them, to be specific) and really likes to laser-engrave things.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The company offers a wide range of services including live sports broadcasting, streaming, technical production (studios, lighting, equipment), satellite and managed IP transmission and full production for specialized sports TV channels.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Quinn said that some of the specialized capabilities inside Lafayette’s factory would be difficult to replicate out of China.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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Mom Eva Govea went to Abide for her prenatal and postpartum care, and also met with a lactation consultant and was able to buy donor milk through Abide.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
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Schwenz has previously worked with Leonardo DiCaprio, Meghan Markle, Arianna Huffington, Comcast and Viacom as a public relations consultant.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Subscribe to the Life Kit newsletter for expert advice on love, money, relationships and more.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Bettany played English poet and writer Geoffrey Chaucer in the medieval action-comedy, which starred Ledger as William Thatcher, a peasant squire, fueled by his desire for food and glory, who forges a new identity for himself as a knight when his master dies.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Sep. 2025
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The show, starring Ricardo Gómez and Óscar Jaenada, explores the friendship between a shy young man preparing for the application tests for public office while working as a part-time taxi driver and a master bullfighter.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Elsewhere on Lake Geneva are competitors such as Givaudan, (potential) clients such as P&G and Nestle, and technical schools such as EPFL, or the world-famous hospitality business school École hôtelière de Lausanne.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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There are obstacles to the creation of a drone wall, namely its financing, management — given its cross-border nature and the diversity of airspace security laws — as well as issues to do with technical integration, according to Miriam McNabb, editor in chief of the online Dronelife publication.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The New York Knicks have a golden opportunity to do something special this season.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The pair both marked the milestone by sharing professional couple photos on Instagram, along with special tributes to each other.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Specialist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialist. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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