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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Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Public health specialists and humanitarian organizations have warned that fear, rumors and mistrust within communities are continuing to threaten and slow efforts to stop the spread.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 4 June 2026
Pancreatic cancer specialists were thrilled, yet also wanted granular data that could teach the field where to go next.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
And they're supposed to be the specialists in this area.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 4 June 2026
This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.
—Ryan Brennan
june 2, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Despite new steps prediction markets have recently taken to prevent problematic trading, including among the 18-to-21 cohort, there are still widespread concerns from state regulators, members of Congress and addiction specialists.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Travis Smith has been one of the commonwealth’s top faceoff specialists this season, and could lead this squad on a deep playoff journey.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
Several Japanese artisans and heritage specialists are also involved in the restoration.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Public health specialists and humanitarian organizations have warned that fear, rumors and mistrust within communities are continuing to threaten and slow efforts to stop the spread.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 4 June 2026
Pancreatic cancer specialists were thrilled, yet also wanted granular data that could teach the field where to go next.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
And they're supposed to be the specialists in this area.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 4 June 2026
This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.
—Ryan Brennan
june 2, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Despite new steps prediction markets have recently taken to prevent problematic trading, including among the 18-to-21 cohort, there are still widespread concerns from state regulators, members of Congress and addiction specialists.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Travis Smith has been one of the commonwealth’s top faceoff specialists this season, and could lead this squad on a deep playoff journey.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
Several Japanese artisans and heritage specialists are also involved in the restoration.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialists
Noun
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This Uptown hotel—thanks to its hopping bar and restaurant—has long been the premiere party destination for Dallas young professionals.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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For authentication, security professionals now contend with service accounts, API keys, OAuth tokens, robotic process automation secrets and agentic AI systems that now outnumber human identities in most enterprises.—
Morey Haber,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Accessibility There are ramps at the entrance, and four accessible rooms—one on each floor—that have been tweaked and updated with help from outside consultants.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The only happy ones would be TV station managers and political consultants cashing Steyer’s super-sized checks.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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“Specialists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialists. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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