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
Yasemen Kaner-White, theweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Based in a European city (the EMA is based in Amsterdam), a European economic security network would assemble representatives of EU member states and specialists to centralize knowledge and expertise.
—Agathe Demarais, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2024
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published 8 November 2024
Generative AI’s rapid rise over recent years has sparked panic about misinformation, job losses and more.
—Abby Wilson, theweek, 8 Nov. 2024
The Tavitian Foundation also consulted Old Masters specialist and art consultant Etienne Bréton, Tavitian’s wife Isabella Meisinger, and art restorers David and Teresa Bull.
—Karen K. Ho, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Guests can see specialists such as dermatologist-cosmetologists, physiotherapists and even neurologists or book on to one of their wellness programmes, which require a minimum of three nights stay.
—Yasemen Kaner-White, theweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Based in a European city (the EMA is based in Amsterdam), a European economic security network would assemble representatives of EU member states and specialists to centralize knowledge and expertise.
—Agathe Demarais, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2024
Publishers and specialists are struggling to keep up with the impact of new content
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(Image credit: Illustration by Julia Wytrazek / Getty Images)
published 8 November 2024
Generative AI’s rapid rise over recent years has sparked panic about misinformation, job losses and more.
—Abby Wilson, theweek, 8 Nov. 2024
The Tavitian Foundation also consulted Old Masters specialist and art consultant Etienne Bréton, Tavitian’s wife Isabella Meisinger, and art restorers David and Teresa Bull.
—Karen K. Ho, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialist
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Lifelong learning has become the mantra to live by – for professionals, there’s a need to consistently upskill and reskill in order to keep pace with rapid changes in technology and the world of work.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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There are thousands of professionals and countless impassioned amateurs, all happy to expound on monetary theory in the way that people elsewhere debate the defensive tactics of the Premier League.Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
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The move marks another chapter in the long-running debate over how much public money the city spends on specialized services for students who do not attend public schools.Claire Fahy, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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So, as with countless other centuries-old relics and architectural elements inside the cathedral, highly specialized craftspeople were required to get the organ back to its pre-fire form, or as close to it as possible.Caroline Baum and Sérène Nourrison, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
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Although the slippers looked nearly identical, a consultant for the Smithsonian analyzed slight differences in the pairs and determined that the ones that were sold on Saturday were in many of the most famous scenes of the movie.Hank Sanders, New York Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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Faye McCray is a leader, speaker, and consultant with a unique career trajectory that spans law, media, and wellness.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Just as elite athletes rely on coaches to refine their skills and strategy, business leaders can equally benefit from expert guidance.Jessica Mendoza, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and get expert advice on topics like money, relationships, health and more.Andee Tagle, NPR, 26 Nov. 2024
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The company also leveled up its wine program by partnering with master sommelier Andrea Robinson.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
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There’s no master list of the year’s on-screen chemistry; but if there were, the trio of Martindale, Diamantopoulos, and Cyr would absolutely deserve a spot.Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
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In addition to the existing industry stalwarts, Larry W. Lawson and Leo B. Womack, notable technical and clinical experts Brad Ummer and Jacinta (Jess) Fitzsimons bring extensive experience and insight.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Moving away from technical jargon towards clear, commonly understandable language can ensure acceptance and transparency.Elena Bou, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Florida may not offer sweeping mountaintop vistas, but the swamp is something special.Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
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Hosted by the always-hilarious Wendi McLendon-Covey, this special broadcast takes viewers straight to the parade's starting line in New York City.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Specialist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialist. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
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