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
Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2025
Brad Semel, an endangered species recovery specialist for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, has erected a cage around the nest to deter potential predators.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
The platform can be used for a range of health needs, such as securing prescriptions or locating a specialist.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 22 May 2025
Unless your website is massive, a competent SEO specialist should be able to fix everything in a few hours.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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Noun
Among them is a request to release $75,000 for the prosecutor’s office to hire a community engagement specialist for COMBAT.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2025
Brad Semel, an endangered species recovery specialist for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, has erected a cage around the nest to deter potential predators.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
The platform can be used for a range of health needs, such as securing prescriptions or locating a specialist.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 22 May 2025
Unless your website is massive, a competent SEO specialist should be able to fix everything in a few hours.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialist
Noun
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People and healthcare professionals will be able to proactively manage conditions before symptoms appear with the aid of predictive analytics as AI models advance.—
Gaurav Tewari,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The clip transitioned into a few family photos before showcasing videos of his children doing impressive flips and jumps down the mountain, with the ease of professionals.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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One compelling example of this specialized persuasive technology comes from academia.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Multiple nearby agencies came in to assist as the sheriff's office brought in air support, several specialized reinforcement teams and an armored vehicle.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Gregory Wright, a former classmate who is now an educator and consultant on the show, inspired the role of Gregory Eddie.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
29 May 2025
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David Kowalsky is a high-risk security consultant and firearms instructor based in South Florida.—
David Kowalsky,
Sun Sentinel,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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Subscribe to the Life Kit newsletter for expert advice on love, money, relationships and more.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
21 May 2025
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There won’t be a tipping point, because the other side is too expert at lying.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
18 May 2025
Noun
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Another master’s artistry is on display and open to tours at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House, located about two miles east of the museum on the other side of the park.—
David Allan,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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Skills build on themselves, so children who don’t master kindergarten phonics or counting could remain behind in future grades.—
Claire Cain Miller,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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But is this truly the beginning of something out of our worst fears, or is there just a straightforward technical explanation for what happened?—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2025
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Plans for transforming the school’s gyms on the north side of the building into an expansion of career and technical education offerings are also shaping up.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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But his relationship with Chauncey, who is nearest in age, is special.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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But even by such a high standard this triptych is special as a work of art and a piece of history.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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“Specialist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialist. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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