Thesaurus results for SPECIALTIES

specialties

noun

plural of specialty

as in areas

a region of activity, knowledge, or influence a doctor with a specialty in neurology

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something for which a person shows a special talent singing operatic works is my specialty

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Recent Examples of specialties In some specialties within the university hospital, male nurses are nearly as common as female nurses. — Andrea Hsu, NPR, 21 July 2026 Every bookstore has its own personality, its own specialties, and its own community. — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2026 The eatery is still a draw today (the owners are restaurateurs in Bordeaux), offering a smattering of specialties from southwest France, as well as plush pairings like local oysters with lemon cream and caviar. — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026 Dine on French and Mediterranean specialties at the open-air L’Acajou. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026 The real opportunity is to move beyond policies and narratives that pit specialties against one another. — Torie Bosch, STAT, 18 July 2026 Seasonal specialties include espresso tonic and matcha lemonade. — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Trauma, parenting, and the trouble between partners are not separate specialties but the same story told from different angles. — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 15 July 2026 Attendees can participate in an Ask-a-Doctor & Expert Health Fair, featuring physicians from nearly 20 specialties and clinical specialists from a variety of El Camino Health programs. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 14 July 2026

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Noun

In these areas, tropical storm conditions are expected within the next 36 hours.

— Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
States including Washington, Montana, and Michigan, particularly near the Canadian border, are potential viewing areas.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

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The four-course tasting menu focuses on the sea, with dishes showcasing regional specialities such as clipfish, cod, the catch of the day and even whale.

— Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Try Menorcan specialities like sobrasada – squidgy sausage – and at least three cheeses, plus the Catalan classic of grated tomato on bread with olive oil.

— Adrienne Wyper, TheWeek, 22 June 2026

Definition of specialities

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Local police departments and private vessels also responded, Crispen said.

— Phil Helsel, NBC news, 15 July 2026
According to a July 14 press release from CalHR, the recent pilot focused on hiring for Analyst I, Analyst II and Student Assistant positions in the participating departments.

— Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of departments

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In an alternate universe, one without the stakes and the frenzy bubbling in the distance, Skubal might have gone about things differently.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 22 July 2026
And to understand it, and to comprehend that kind of thing, is a good way to keep your mind open to learning new things and working new things into your sphere.

— Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of things

Noun

The most meaningful transformation will come from scaling trustworthy autonomy across thousands of operational tasks and domains.

— Dave Link, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
And that’s common, especially in domains where strategy, judgment, and staying power come together in real time.

— Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 15 July 2026

Definition of domains

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These include rituals related to cosmic realms, guidance for navigating the challenges of daily life and even the worship of powerful deities.

— Michael Naparstek, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
All three have released solo albums that further expand their palettes, moving into ambient (Vida), experimental (Stardrum), and singer/songwriter (Epstein) realms.

— Reed Jackson, SPIN, 3 July 2026

Definition of realms

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So municipal governments and homeowners associations have started paying ranchers to let their herds feed on local fields.

— Editorial Board, Washington Post, 18 July 2026
The systems still don’t fully talk to each other, and the workflows are held together by a senior employee who knows which fields to skip.

— KJ Kusch, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of fields

Noun

Large, stone spheres by Polish artist Alicja Kwade fill the rectangular courtyard.

— The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026
Japan’s monarchy has for centuries maintained male-only succession, which is on-brand for a deeply patriarchal society where men dominate other spheres of life such as business and politics.

— Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

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