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as in areas
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
a doctor with a specialty in neurology
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as in specialities
something for which a person shows a special talent
singing operatic works is my specialty
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Recent Examples of specialties
Carrum has built centers of excellence across nearly all medical specialties, and treatment of substance use disorders is the company’s most recent foray.
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Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Glitretind serves up regional American cuisine and unique specialties—try the Norwegian potato pancakes—with views of the Wasatch Mountains.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
This downtown Williams restaurant, also known as Anna's Canyon Cafe, is popular for its fusion menu where Mexican specialties are served alongside American comfort food.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Among its specialties was the Mean Green pizza, inspired by UNT’s school colors, with chicken, artichokes, pesto and mozzarella.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
This restaurant serves specialties from Tamil Nadu’s Chettinad region.
—Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Tattoo offerings at Born Weird Tattoo include various specialties such as traditional, fineline and cosmetic styles.
—Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Medical professionals previously told Fortune the industry is racing to train talent in the specialties needed to care for an older population.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
The long monologue, which are Landis’ online specialties, is delivered by the writer in character as Allen and could be seen as a paralleling his life.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Glitretind serves up regional American cuisine and unique specialties—try the Norwegian potato pancakes—with views of the Wasatch Mountains.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
This downtown Williams restaurant, also known as Anna's Canyon Cafe, is popular for its fusion menu where Mexican specialties are served alongside American comfort food.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Among its specialties was the Mean Green pizza, inspired by UNT’s school colors, with chicken, artichokes, pesto and mozzarella.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
This restaurant serves specialties from Tamil Nadu’s Chettinad region.
—Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Tattoo offerings at Born Weird Tattoo include various specialties such as traditional, fineline and cosmetic styles.
—Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Medical professionals previously told Fortune the industry is racing to train talent in the specialties needed to care for an older population.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
The long monologue, which are Landis’ online specialties, is delivered by the writer in character as Allen and could be seen as a paralleling his life.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialties
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Investors say the technology could expand automation into areas that have historically been difficult for machines.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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During heavy rain, flooding is possible, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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Advanced courses offered by experienced SAR officials focus on ground search, swift water rescue, avalanche recovery, and other specialities.—
Jayme Moye,
Outside,
27 Feb. 2026
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Other specialities include a BBQ Chicken Pizza and the Pizza a la Vodka, with that signature orange-red sauce.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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During the past half dozen years, around ten universities and colleges have closed their classics departments or programs, with some folded into larger humanities units.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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It is also meant to allow for collaboration among teachers from different departments and grade levels.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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As a result, Chandra is good for a lot of things, but its limitations matter when considering those big questions above.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Mar. 2026
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When our hour was nearly over, a Rikers representative ordered us to wind things down.—
Maer Roshan,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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The hardest problem in science The contents of our mental lives and the physical fabric of the reality we are immersed in appear to belong to two distinct domains.—
Conor Feehly,
Big Think,
10 Mar. 2026
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That alignment has made nuclear one of the rare domains where the direction of travel has proven durable across recent administrations.—
John Kerry,
semafor.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Dear Everything offers an antidote — the voices of visionary youth, powerful storytelling, inspirational music, and a deep devotion that opens portals to other realms.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2026
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Understandably, the private realms in which these quiet, simple moments unfolded are kept under lock and key.—
Stephanie Bridger-Linning,
Vanity Fair,
7 Mar. 2026
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Aramco, the world’s largest oil producer, saw more of its fields under attack over the weekend.—
Christine Burke,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
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Our college students will not have the opportunity to be taught by the best and brightest in some very important and sophisticated fields.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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All were active in Los Angeles — Williams, for instance, was a pivotal designer on the LAX Theme Building — and Smith interlaces decorative flourishes in varying styles that twist around one another to work up the Legacy Tower’s pointed spheres.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Their bold blooms pair beautifully with floral sprays, spikes, spheres, and spillers, while the leggy stems of climbing roses provide the perfect support for daintier vines.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Specialties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialties. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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