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
Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 June 2025
The presence of the Truxtun complicates any potential Houthi attempts to target non-U. S. ships within the carrier strike group, the specialist outlet The Maritime Executive said.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Other awardees included Michael Bichler, a special education specialist at Mt. Carmel High School in Rancho Penasquitos.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
If your child lives with body image issues or has signs of disordered eating, please reach out to a therapist or eating disorder specialist for help and support.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 4 June 2025
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Noun
Marketing guru Tiziana Rocca, who has close Hollywood ties and is a festivals specialist, is back at the helm eight years after she was forced to step down due to political infighting in 2017 following a five-year stint.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 June 2025
The presence of the Truxtun complicates any potential Houthi attempts to target non-U. S. ships within the carrier strike group, the specialist outlet The Maritime Executive said.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Other awardees included Michael Bichler, a special education specialist at Mt. Carmel High School in Rancho Penasquitos.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
If your child lives with body image issues or has signs of disordered eating, please reach out to a therapist or eating disorder specialist for help and support.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialist
Noun
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Through its cutting-edge and innovative learning strategies to foster emerging talent in the creative and luxury industries, undergraduate and postgraduate programs are taught by industry professionals and highly qualified faculty.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
20 June 2025
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It’s already caught on with the young professionals and the many nearby hospital staffers from NYU Langone, Lenox Hill and Mount Sinai who can come for a meal of small bites, pizzas, pastas or a full-scale dinner in a splendid surroundings.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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What Is an Iron Filter? Removing excess iron from the water supply requires a specialized system.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2025
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Despite these devastating effects, access to specialized treatment is limited.—
Julienne Verdi,
Boston Herald,
22 June 2025
Noun
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Bass, 44, a pilot and airline consultant, gradually improved the delivery schedules, and Federal began to come out of its tailspin.—
Chase Peterson-Withorn,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Alana starred in 2021’s Licorice Pizza, Este served as a music consultant for the second season of HBO’s The White Lotus, and Danielle continued to collaborate outside of the group with artists including Bon Iver.—
Taylor Mims,
Billboard,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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While Bruce impressed on his Major League debut with his expert bat retrieval skills, the Nationals couldn’t get the job done against the Marlins.—
Thomas Schlachter,
CNN Money,
14 June 2025
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Both leaders trusted their instincts, dismissing expert consensus even as the evidence — and human consequences — contradicted them.—
Robert Pearl,
Twin Cities,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Twelve percent have master’s degrees or higher, compared with 14% nationally.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2025
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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
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While livestreams are traditionally hosted by humans in studios, MSMEs may lack the funds or technical know-how to execute regular livestreams to boost sales.—
Bernice Ooi,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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However, small businesses hesitate to seize the opportunity due to factors like limited finances, technical deficits, and lack of expertise.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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That was why this moment—and this fruit—was so special.—
Tom Downey,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 June 2025
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How nice to learn about artisan producers from South America, especially when the wine is this special; to my tastes, this is world-class quality.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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“Specialist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialist. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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