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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
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
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
The restaurants on OpenTable’s new list of the Top 100 Brunch Restaurants in America for 2026 all meet the highest standard for this beloved weekend meal, while bringing their own unique strengths and specialties to the table.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
Other specialties include cronuts, cinnamon rolls and bear claws.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
But the desserts skew Austrian, and diners would be wise to take advantage; these specialties are hard to find elsewhere.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
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
The restaurants on OpenTable’s new list of the Top 100 Brunch Restaurants in America for 2026 all meet the highest standard for this beloved weekend meal, while bringing their own unique strengths and specialties to the table.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
Other specialties include cronuts, cinnamon rolls and bear claws.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
But the desserts skew Austrian, and diners would be wise to take advantage; these specialties are hard to find elsewhere.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 2 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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Supercell thunderstorms are expected to charge through these areas.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Cozy up to the brick fireplace and indulge in house specialities like pretzel sticks with warm beer cheese, sriracha aioli, and pub mustard, and pan-seared New Bedford scallops with Mozambique risotto.—
Anna Laird Barto,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Nov. 2025
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The chip's only drawbacks are its limited gains versus the more basic 9950X and its somewhat niche gaming specialities.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 Oct. 2025
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Now, just two years later under a new governor, health departments are scrambling to adjust to a 70% reduction in funding that started July 1 thanks to the newest two-year state budget the legislature approved this spring.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
7 July 2025
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As luxury houses have set up dedicated departments to manage their VIP relations, the nature of the job has evolved.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
7 July 2025
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The universe is always yin and yang, but there’s always another side of things.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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If things seemed a little pricey at the concession stands, there were some bonding moments that fans of all languages could appreciate — especially those familiar with American football.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
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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Building upon the success of the baseline VAMPIRE system, L3Harris has incorporated additional sensor capabilities, precision weapons, electronic jammers, and non-kinetic effectors for use across several domains.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
11 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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The practice has now practically become standard in certain realms of indie watchmaking.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
14 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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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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When wealth impedes authenticity, the consequences can extend well into economic, cultural, and civic spheres.—
David H. Rosmarin,
Time,
10 June 2026
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“Specialties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialties. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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