as in professionals
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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Recent Examples of specialists
This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
The Scottish lawyer was one of the smartest, most formidable specialists in the luxury business, with a reputation that carried internationally and a vast roll call of clients.
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Sarah Mower,
Vogue,
26 June 2026
This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.
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Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
Instead, those investigations are handled by an internal group of Air Force specialists tasked with collecting evidence, preserving it and interviewing witnesses.
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Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Human resources specialists These workers oversee hiring, orientation and ongoing support for employees, handling recruitment, benefits and workplace concerns.
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Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
The agency has 29 field protective specialists who assist with patrols and 21 administrative protective specialists who secure MARTA facilities.
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Sara Gregory,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
Public health specialists have warned that military members may suffer unnecessary complications from the flu after the vaccination mandate was ended and fear that severe cases will continue to climb in subsequent flu seasons if preventive vaccinations aren't given to those most at risk.
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Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
The research process – interviews with lawyers, judges, prosecutors and forensic specialists – did more than supply the series with authentic detail.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 June 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
The Scottish lawyer was one of the smartest, most formidable specialists in the luxury business, with a reputation that carried internationally and a vast roll call of clients.
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Sarah Mower,
Vogue,
26 June 2026
This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.
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Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
Instead, those investigations are handled by an internal group of Air Force specialists tasked with collecting evidence, preserving it and interviewing witnesses.
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Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Human resources specialists These workers oversee hiring, orientation and ongoing support for employees, handling recruitment, benefits and workplace concerns.
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Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
The agency has 29 field protective specialists who assist with patrols and 21 administrative protective specialists who secure MARTA facilities.
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Sara Gregory,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
Public health specialists have warned that military members may suffer unnecessary complications from the flu after the vaccination mandate was ended and fear that severe cases will continue to climb in subsequent flu seasons if preventive vaccinations aren't given to those most at risk.
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Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
The research process – interviews with lawyers, judges, prosecutors and forensic specialists – did more than supply the series with authentic detail.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialists
Noun
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Pool professionals, water experts and federal websites report that warm water and sunlight are prone to create algae issues in ponds, pools and fountains.
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Throughout treatment and surgical intervention, these professionals put a special focus on protecting kids’ growth plates, ensuring their future bone development is unimpeded and supported.
Noun
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As a result, merchants like Nekhala with complicated issues struggle to find a human to help them, and when they do, often get passed from one representative to another, according to sellers and their consultants.
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The 13-page document is on LAFD letterhead and includes email addresses for department officials, representatives of Bass’ office and public relations consultants hired to help shape messaging about the fire.
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“Specialists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialists. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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