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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 city says the rebates will help people stay competitive in their fields, qualify for higher-paying work or expand into in-demand specialties.
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Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
In 15,000 square feet over two stories, the emporium will introduce diners to culinary highlights from throughout Asia, much like how its mall neighbor, Eataly, has steeped diners in the regional specialties of Italy.
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Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
The store also features international sodas, vegetables and specialties ranging from candies to halal meat, ice cream and traditional Mexican frozen treats.
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Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
Obstetrics is one of the highest-liability specialties in medicine.
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Jocelyn Mitchell-Williams,
STAT,
19 June 2026
Clinics that provide a variety of specialties under one roof can make coordination easier and limit the need for patients to visit multiple providers during a short visit abroad.
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Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Nowadays, in addition to selling ingredients meant to be cooked at home, many European markets have stalls that serve street food and other local specialties.
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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.
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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.
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Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
7 June 2026
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
In 15,000 square feet over two stories, the emporium will introduce diners to culinary highlights from throughout Asia, much like how its mall neighbor, Eataly, has steeped diners in the regional specialties of Italy.
—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
The store also features international sodas, vegetables and specialties ranging from candies to halal meat, ice cream and traditional Mexican frozen treats.
—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
Obstetrics is one of the highest-liability specialties in medicine.
—
Jocelyn Mitchell-Williams,
STAT,
19 June 2026
Clinics that provide a variety of specialties under one roof can make coordination easier and limit the need for patients to visit multiple providers during a short visit abroad.
—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Nowadays, in addition to selling ingredients meant to be cooked at home, many European markets have stalls that serve street food and other local specialties.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialties
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Daniela DaSuta, founder of SommSpace in Austin, recommends looking for wines labeled Alto Adige, Collio, Collio Goriziano or Friuli Colli Orientali, all benchmark areas for the variety.
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The city presented three scenarios for Hemphill, which would involve either no change to the current traffic flow, adding two lanes of traffic back in certain areas, or adding them back along the entire corridor.
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Try Menorcan specialities like sobrasada – squidgy sausage – and at least three cheeses, plus the Catalan classic of grated tomato on bread with olive oil.
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The best of two restaurants is the fine-dining Bombay Brasserie, modeled on its London namesake, focusing on regional Indian specialities carefully matched to local wines.
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Other departments have shared such images with the public sooner.
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Stretching across a large swath of the National Mall, the fair has dozens of pavilions for 56 states and territories and numerous executive-branch departments, in addition to a Ferris wheel, a rodeo, and other displays from companies and organizations, many of them Trump-aligned.
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In fact, many of us often end up buying things that our colleagues found during their search.
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And don't forget to follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok, or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.
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So physical capacity is critical, starting with these four domains.
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Equipped with advanced sensor suites, sonobuoy processing systems, and secure communications networks, the aircraft provides commanders with a comprehensive operational picture across expansive maritime domains.
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The campus includes a towering museum that covers the political and personal realms of the nation’s first Black president and first lady, while public spaces include a branch of the Chicago Public Library, a playground and athletic center, basketball courts and a picnic area with grills.
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The campus includes a towering museum that covers the political and personal realms of the nation’s first Black president and first lady, while public spaces include a branch of the Chicago Public Library, a playground and athletic center, basketball courts and a picnic area with grills.
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The global foodservice company gets platinum ratings in such fields as restaurant cook and server.
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The Astros joined forces with the Texas Rangers, Communities Foundation of Texas and others to pitch in nearly $3 million to rebuild the fields so these kids didn't miss a single pitch.
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Butter yellow French tips cut away to reveal sheer spheres of apricot jam.
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Stephen worked at Weber Brothers Metal Works at the time, welding half spheres together to make buoys.
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“Specialties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialties. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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