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adjective

variants or specialistic

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Recent Examples of specialist
Noun
Gabriel Thomas, the communications specialist for the city of Kings Mountain, deferred all questions about the warrant and investigation to Homeland Security. Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2025 Flea beetles are either generalists, feeding on many different kinds of plants, or specialists, which attack specific crops, such as potatoes, eggplants, corn and crucifers. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 June 2025 Rental equipment specialist Ashtead reversed on Tuesday, as tough market conditions forced profits lower despite record revenues. Royston Wild, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025 For thirty years, until 2016, Ford had worked for Sotheby’s, the auction house, as an auctioneer and a specialist in British and Irish art, before setting up his own business. Sam Knight, New Yorker, 17 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for specialist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialist
Noun
  • While there was some worry about the safety of this data, tax professionals could say with relative certainty that undocumented immigrants should feel safe filing their taxes with the IRS.
    Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Her plans to become a doctor were also shaped by shadowing professionals in hospitals, including a research internship with the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi‎ in the United Arab Emirates.
    Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025
Adjective
  • Witnessing Jasper's rapid ascent underscored the transformative potential of AI in specialized sectors.
    Geoff Whitmore, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • On June 17, the administration instructed the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline to end its specialized services for LGBTQ+ youth within the next month.
    Rachel Hale, USA Today, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • In Metro Manila, there are as many as 70,000 unsold condos, according to property consultant Colliers Philippines.
    Ian Sayson, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
  • Working with a trainer of behavior consultant to desensitize your dog to fireworks gradually.
    Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 4 July 2025
Adjective
  • Wing will share practical tools and give expert insight on keeping families safe from online predators, cyber-bullying, digital threats and more.
    Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2025
  • Do the expert speakers have seats and water at their disposal? Are the speaking notes or teleprompters in place?
    Adrian Dearnell, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • Twelve percent have master’s degrees or higher, compared with 14% nationally.
    Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2025
  • The Skokie native works at Google and recently graduated from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management with a master’s degree in business administration, according to her campaign.
    Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
Adjective
  • French naval architect Guillaume Verdier designed the foiling yacht, drawing upon the design prowess and technical expertise of the Ferrari team while injecting his signature style.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 June 2025
  • Keeping pace will require not only technical expansion but also practical guidance for customers on how to adopt and apply PQC in various enterprise scenarios.
    Robert Kramer, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Adjective
  • Musk, who served in a special White House post that ended May 30, became sharply critical of Trump’s package of legislative priorities that congressional agencies have said will raise deficit spending and the national debt.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 26 June 2025
  • That was why this moment—and this fruit—was so special.
    Tom Downey, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025

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