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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
Her specialties lie in operational experience, as a former hospital CIO and a contributor to state-level health information exchange strategy, assisting hospitals and healthcare professionals with sharing and protecting information in the health sector.
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Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Sample local specialties or pick up ingredients for a picnic at these fabulous food markets in Europe.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
In Palm Beach County, the arrangement will see Amazon One Medical patients referred to experts across multiple specialties, as well as referred for inpatient needs to three area hospitals — Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Bethesda East, and Bethesda West.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Among the specialties most appreciated by the guests was the melon frost, which literally went like hot cakes.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 7 June 2026
Harbor Haus The primary fine-dining option in Copper Harbor, Harbor Haus serves traditional Bavarian specialties as well as classic American fare.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 7 June 2026
The portal also consolidates data from multiple public health specialties.
—Velvet Wu
june 5, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2026
Today’s wealthy are increasingly dividing their fortunes between multiple advisors based on their specialties, rather than relying on one or two trusted firms.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Chef Kevin Liao also distinguishes the kitchen with his illuminating Toisanese specialties, a regional subgenre of Cantonese cuisine either rarely seen in Los Angeles or so deeply assimilated into more generalized Cantonese menus that its distinctions are hard to parse.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Sample local specialties or pick up ingredients for a picnic at these fabulous food markets in Europe.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
In Palm Beach County, the arrangement will see Amazon One Medical patients referred to experts across multiple specialties, as well as referred for inpatient needs to three area hospitals — Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Bethesda East, and Bethesda West.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Among the specialties most appreciated by the guests was the melon frost, which literally went like hot cakes.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 7 June 2026
Harbor Haus The primary fine-dining option in Copper Harbor, Harbor Haus serves traditional Bavarian specialties as well as classic American fare.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 7 June 2026
The portal also consolidates data from multiple public health specialties.
—Velvet Wu
june 5, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2026
Today’s wealthy are increasingly dividing their fortunes between multiple advisors based on their specialties, rather than relying on one or two trusted firms.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Chef Kevin Liao also distinguishes the kitchen with his illuminating Toisanese specialties, a regional subgenre of Cantonese cuisine either rarely seen in Los Angeles or so deeply assimilated into more generalized Cantonese menus that its distinctions are hard to parse.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialties
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Other actions to reduce risk include avoiding exposure during peak feeding times at dusk and dawn, wearing long sleeves and pants to prevent mosquito bites, and draining standing water in yards and gardens to minimize breeding areas.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The property is within hiking distance of Hervadalir, one of the country’s largest geothermal areas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Star dishes include Nobu’s own specialities and those inspired by Barcelona’s coast.—
Eddi Fiegel,
Robb Report,
7 May 2026
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Items range from Maldivian specialities like tuna curry (kandu kukulhu) to Chinese-style crispy duck salad.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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State workers from six departments were bestowed with California’s highest honor for public employees who have performed daring rescues in extreme conditions, including floods, wildfires and active shooter incidents.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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The acquisition is a trust pitch aimed straight at cautious IT departments, and the timing is no accident.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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And as things like broadcast quality and stadium design become more and more homogenised, making every tournament look more and more similar, kit design is more and more important to their visual identity.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Some things — Shar Peis, linen pants, prunes — are just supposed to have wrinkles.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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While Copilot has blanket permission to send requests to Microsoft domains, guardrails restrict requests to untrusted sites.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
16 June 2026
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Meanwhile, IonQ, Quantinuum, QCI, and others have demonstrated quantum advantage in certain problem domains beyond theory.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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In the fall the realms of American football and basketball meet as the Colts and the Pacers respectively kick off and tip off their seasons.—
Kat Chen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Her Taurus moon also occupies her 12th house, an area of the birth chart associated with spirituality, secrecy and subconscious realms.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Sponsored by New England Chevy Dealers Just a short drive from Newport, Rhode Island, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.—
Rachel Holt,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Blue skies extended to the horizon, and a small colony of tents, camper vans and motorhomes sprawled out across the lush alfalfa fields.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The fixtures have generated significant debate in Ireland in both the sporting and political spheres due to the Israel-Gaza conflict.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
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Directed by Claire Scanlon and written by Sarah Rothschild, the film is also produced by Elizabeth Cantillon and is one in a series of splashy projects hitting Prime Video in 2026, specifically in the summer and overlapping in the romance and book adaptation spheres.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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“Specialties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialties. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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