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as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
a doctor with a specialty in neurology
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as in speciality
something for which a person shows a special talent
singing operatic works is my specialty
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Recent Examples of specialty
Tims Rewards members can receive any classic or specialty doughnut free with the purchase of most beverages.
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Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Beyond oncology, Epic Care offers a wide range of specialties, including breast health and surgery, plastic surgery, bariatric surgery, endocrinology, internal medicine, infectious disease, lab services, and ACR accredited diagnostic imaging.
—Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
The company focuses on skilled nursing/transitional care facilities, senior housing, behavioral health facilities and specialty hospitals.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 5 June 2025
Grandfather Don Shula was a Hall of Fame head coach whose specialty was defense.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2025
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Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Beyond oncology, Epic Care offers a wide range of specialties, including breast health and surgery, plastic surgery, bariatric surgery, endocrinology, internal medicine, infectious disease, lab services, and ACR accredited diagnostic imaging.
—Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
The company focuses on skilled nursing/transitional care facilities, senior housing, behavioral health facilities and specialty hospitals.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 5 June 2025
Grandfather Don Shula was a Hall of Fame head coach whose specialty was defense.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialty
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Two projectiles reportedly hit the area around the airport.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
14 June 2025
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Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on June 14, according to the Tribune’s archives.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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That’s not for their employment specialities but rather a curious workplace gap fueled by housing affordability.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
30 May 2025
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Shot entirely on Super 16mm, Sirat may be too art house for studio speciality labels, but expect the indie buyers to step up.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2025
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According to the lawsuit, Sevier, a Kansas City police officer, was working for the department’s traffic unit on Aug. 1, directing traffic for the concert at Manchester Trafficway and Interstate 70.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2025
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The focus on legal services in the current $42 million grant expands the department's support for housing stability and social services for veterans.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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This is a threat especially in the realm of SaaS, where credibility with technical users is currency and being deemed vaporware is a mortal sin.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The protagonist of this beguiling novel, Lina, lives with her father in a realm seemingly unbound by ordinary time.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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Always check URLs, email domains and phone numbers carefully.—
Bojan Ilic,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The problem is that newbies to generative AI may not be aware of the official domains hosting the R1 model.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
12 June 2025
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At the same time, the Royals grounds crew raced to the field to put on the tarp.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2025
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Eight women's college soccer, volleyball and track and field athletes have filed an appeal challenging the House v. NCAA antitrust settlement.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2025
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By assessing population data, demographics and neighborhoods can be identified as lacking certain elements.—
FNU Anupama,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The new customization center will incorporate renewable energy with built in energy-efficient design elements in lighting, water consumption and overall layout.—
Lauren Parker,
Sourcing Journal,
9 June 2025
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Some of the connections are easy to spot: Marty and Felicia are chaperones at Chuck's school dance in Act III, and Carl Lumbly's Sam Yarbrough, who Marty encounters on his walk to Felicia's, is the funeral director when Chuck's grandfather (Mark Hamill) dies.—
Ashley Boucher,
EW.com,
6 June 2025
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Mariah lost senior dog Rocky late in 2024 at age 12, having had him since childhood, and regularly posts videos of him in remembrance—playing, napping, on walks, and playing with his sister, Gigi.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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“Specialty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialty. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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