Thesaurus results for SPECIALTIES

specialties

noun

plural of specialty

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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 The upper floor houses a food hall selling local specialties like lampredotto (tripe sandwiches) and schiacciata (a Tuscan flatbread). — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026 This effort, Sitapati said, is not about governance but rather about collaboration across the broad set of academic specialties that medical AI is already touching. — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026 In a 2024 paper, the researchers reported that doctors from the best medical schools flock to the highest-paying specialties. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 5 July 2026 Both groups provide treatment for head and neck cancer, hearing loss, sleep disorders and additional ear, nose and throat conditions, among other specialties. — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026 Enjoy an English toasty or a Florentine house quiche for breakfast and return for lunch to savor Celtic specialties like Scotch eggs or an Irish rarebit. — Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 1 July 2026 Chefs will keep the lounge’s location in mind, whipping up local specialties, while a hot and cold buffet station is always up for grabs. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 June 2026 Total clinic compensation includes pay of primary care physicians, medical specialties, surgeons and advanced practice nurses and physician assistants. — Bruce Japsen, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Despite this, plastic surgery is among the highest-volume specialties providing gender-affirming care. — Kavitha Ranganathan, STAT, 29 June 2026

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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.

— STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026

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As the authors indicate, these opportunities are already being leveraged in some of the most critical specialities, including across psychiatry, cardiology, oncology, and infectious diseases.

— Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 27 June 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

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Since the audit tool was introduced, multiple departments have announced arrests of officers across the state, signaling a level of misuse that may have previously gone undetected.

— Taylor Croft, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
Of about 5% of hospitals globally that have international patient departments, Stephano estimated less than 1% are internationally accredited.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

Definition of departments

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These are the domains where small information failures compound into significant revenue and cost consequences at scale.

— Campbell Brown, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
The 38‑point framework has four domains—vision, intelligence, character, and execution—with a heavy emphasis on character and execution.

— Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 8 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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More than 160 years earlier, Galileo's telescopic observations had revealed mountains, valleys, and craters on the lunar surface, overturning the ancient notion that heavenly bodies were perfect spheres.

— Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 2 July 2026
Tradition of separation The idea of separate spheres of spiritual and secular functions and authority was advanced by religious and secular thinkers to benefit both religion and the state.

— Steven K. Green, The Conversation, 2 July 2026

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