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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Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026
Instead, those investigations are handled by an internal group of Air Force specialists tasked with collecting evidence, preserving it and interviewing witnesses.
—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.
—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.
—Sara Gregory, AJC.com, 18 June 2026
This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 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.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 18 June 2026
The most common mistake is building the orchestrator first and assuming specialists will materialize later.
—Praveen Satyanarayana, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The research process – interviews with lawyers, judges, prosecutors and forensic specialists – did more than supply the series with authentic detail.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 June 2026
Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026
Instead, those investigations are handled by an internal group of Air Force specialists tasked with collecting evidence, preserving it and interviewing witnesses.
—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.
—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.
—Sara Gregory, AJC.com, 18 June 2026
This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 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.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 18 June 2026
The most common mistake is building the orchestrator first and assuming specialists will materialize later.
—Praveen Satyanarayana, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The research process – interviews with lawyers, judges, prosecutors and forensic specialists – did more than supply the series with authentic detail.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialists
Noun
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The Ranch teamed up with tour operator professionals and naturalist guides to host day trips to the Park (which is really, the safest and most informative way to travel through Yellowstone’s vastness).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Doctors and cancer support professionals often recognize signs of information overload immediately.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
Noun
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The Newsom administration has attempted creative efforts to shrink CDCR’s budget, such as hiring outside consultants to find operations efficiencies, but those endeavors have resulted in less savings than initially anticipated.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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However, during a recent City Council meeting, City Administrator Mike Brungardt said that city staff is looking at incorporating regulations around lower noise levels in its noise ordinance and working with consultants to study new setbacks needed for data center development.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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“Specialists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialists. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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