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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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
Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 3 June 2025
He’s built a reputation as a defensive specialist and someone with incredible attention to detail, and the hard-driving style has led to him wearing out his welcome at his coaching stops.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 3 June 2025
Watts, a social media specialist, and another female city staffer, were soon singled out for scorn by the online mob, despite having nothing to do with posting the tweet.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025
Clay Bishop, animal care specialist at ACS, shared the emotional farewell from staff.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
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Noun
After More Than 1 Year Together When Matthew and Audrey tied the knot, the dating specialist shared a heartfelt Instagram post to commemorate the occasion and celebrate their relationship.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 3 June 2025
He’s built a reputation as a defensive specialist and someone with incredible attention to detail, and the hard-driving style has led to him wearing out his welcome at his coaching stops.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 3 June 2025
Watts, a social media specialist, and another female city staffer, were soon singled out for scorn by the online mob, despite having nothing to do with posting the tweet.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025
Clay Bishop, animal care specialist at ACS, shared the emotional farewell from staff.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialist
Noun
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For students and professionals, the challenge is to embrace learning that goes beyond technical ability and invests in human capacity.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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That caution was understandable, said Ric Edelman, who founded Edelman Financial Engines and then created the Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals, which provides certification courses in blockchain and digital assets for financial professionals and investors.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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During the heavy rain and flooding that impacted large parts of Southern Germany in 2024, Allianz sent specialized claims task forces to affected areas to provide on-the-ground support and dispatched thousands of drying devices to aid recovery efforts, says Boecker.—
Rachel Rabkin Peachman,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Residents notified the directorate of antiquities, which dispatched a specialized team to inspect and secure the site.—
Omar Albam,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
Noun
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China controls up to 70% of global rare-earth mining, 85% of refining capacity and about 90% of rare-earth metal alloy and magnet production, says consultants AlixPartners.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Credited as a technical consultant, Bright recommended more closeups during a scene in which Gina Gershon, as a hot plumber named Corky, fixes Jennifer Tilly’s sink.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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Consult a tax attorney or expert financial advisor for more information and tailored advice.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Melanie also consulted Kristie Rhodes, manager of woven product development at Cotton Incorporated, for expert insight.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
29 May 2025
Noun
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So Julie has become the master of this realm inside the cave and inside this enormous pile of bones.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 June 2025
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His Damn Right Farewell tour is a celebration of his extraordinary career for fans to have the opportunity to witness a blues master at work.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Under global aviation rules, India will lead the probe with support from NTSB investigators in the United States, who will in turn liaise with Boeing and GE on technical matters.—
Allison Lampert,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Rather, through a combination of technical reforms, the bill makes enrollment vastly more difficult — even more so for those who fail Medicaid eligibility checks.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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Seeing her husband again after such a long time, and after completing her countdown on the doorbell camera, was a special moment for Jimmi.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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In 2022, Meghan and Harry attended a special Trooping the Colour that coincided with the queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, marking her 70 years on the throne.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2025
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“Specialist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialist. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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