as in specialty
something for which a person shows a special talent
my speciality is linguistics
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Grab breakfast or lunch at The Roots Restaurant, savor smoked brisket at Cryderman’s Barbecue, or sample fresh seafood and Southern specialities at Backwater.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
While the Tennessee design firms on the AD PRO Directory have their own aesthetic and specialities, each lets the client’s needs and personal style drive the project.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025
Their speciality iced Sewanee Morning—coffee with mint and Swiss chocolate flavoring, topped with half and half—is much appreciated on a hot summer day.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
Styled with a graphic tee, the whole ensemble felt like a more New York-cool girl take (her speciality) on the boho look.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2025
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
While the Tennessee design firms on the AD PRO Directory have their own aesthetic and specialities, each lets the client’s needs and personal style drive the project.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025
Their speciality iced Sewanee Morning—coffee with mint and Swiss chocolate flavoring, topped with half and half—is much appreciated on a hot summer day.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
Styled with a graphic tee, the whole ensemble felt like a more New York-cool girl take (her speciality) on the boho look.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speciality
specialty
Noun
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Appetizer options include mini crab cakes and salmon bites, served alongside an assortment of specialty cocktails to wash it all down.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Sep. 2025
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The department administers 13 grant programs, including initiatives focused on produce safety, specialty crops, forestry and emergency food assistance.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Speciality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speciality. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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