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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
The second year, after the summer internship, could be only about inter-area courses with no narrow specialties.
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Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The dining section includes Le Petit RH, an upscale restaurant envisaged as a jewel box, featuring a menu of caviar specialties, small plates, signature salads and seafood towers.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
While hot chicken and ice cream eating contests are sure to be intense, the fair is planning to continue its tradition of handing out ribbons for several specialties, including baking, sewing, canning and photography, among others.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Sep. 2025
During the three-month stalemate between the insurer and the health system in Missouri, patients with Anthem plans lost in-network coverage with the region’s largest — and, for some specialties, only — medical provider.
—Bram Sable-Smith, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
One of Petronzi’s specialties is MilSubs, a sub-category of Rolex Submariner models issued to military forces, especially the British armed forces, in the mid-20th century.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
Rosés are among Natoli’s specialties, and one kind made with Cabernet Franc grapes won multiple gold medals in international competitions during 2023.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
This would look beautiful under a dramatic dining table for eight, as well as tucked under a wood coffee table and couch with performance velvet and curved detail, another of Lulu & Georgia’s specialties.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2025
The menu has handmade pastas, creamy risottos, fresh seafood, and specialties like chicken saltimbocca and veal marsala.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The dining section includes Le Petit RH, an upscale restaurant envisaged as a jewel box, featuring a menu of caviar specialties, small plates, signature salads and seafood towers.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
While hot chicken and ice cream eating contests are sure to be intense, the fair is planning to continue its tradition of handing out ribbons for several specialties, including baking, sewing, canning and photography, among others.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Sep. 2025
During the three-month stalemate between the insurer and the health system in Missouri, patients with Anthem plans lost in-network coverage with the region’s largest — and, for some specialties, only — medical provider.
—Bram Sable-Smith, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
One of Petronzi’s specialties is MilSubs, a sub-category of Rolex Submariner models issued to military forces, especially the British armed forces, in the mid-20th century.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
Rosés are among Natoli’s specialties, and one kind made with Cabernet Franc grapes won multiple gold medals in international competitions during 2023.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
This would look beautiful under a dramatic dining table for eight, as well as tucked under a wood coffee table and couch with performance velvet and curved detail, another of Lulu & Georgia’s specialties.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2025
The menu has handmade pastas, creamy risottos, fresh seafood, and specialties like chicken saltimbocca and veal marsala.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialties
Noun
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And Danielson noted that the team now has plenty of time to practice and give attention to areas of concern.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Sep. 2025
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Williams played decently well, but there are plenty of areas that need to improve for the Bears next week.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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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.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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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
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The Steve Madden Verdict Mesh Sneakers deliver in the color, texture, and comfort departments.—
Amber Cardullo,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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However, that approach is not representative of the advanced work that occurs across the data departments within clubs.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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If things do go long, Alcaraz will still back himself.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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But now, the King and the royal family have received very sad news that will change things going forward.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
5 Sep. 2025
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However, doing so is not straightforward, with AI crossing many technology and security domains from data governance to identity and access management.—
Josh Lemos,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Genius in one area of life can be stunting in other domains.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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When a mother tree is felled, the survival rate of many of its seedlings may be drastically reduced, a process not unlike the reciprocal feedback loop of Yggdrasill, whose deterioration in response to discord in the nine realms spells cosmic collapse.—
Ellen Walker,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Sep. 2025
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These leaders are the future of our communities in both the corporate and nonprofit realms.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For the Sandhills, June is a prime time to see early blossoms, while August through September brings fields of sunflowers and asters.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Sirianni mentioned how those created short fields for an offense.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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In 2008 and 2016, the company released sets that were full spheres.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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His judicial reach has extended deep into Brazil's political and digital spheres, with sweeping orders to block social media accounts linked to the January 2023 insurrection, sanctions against X (formerly Twitter), and criminal referrals for digital disinformation campaigns.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Specialties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialties. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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