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specialty

noun

ˈspe-shəl-tē

Definition of specialty

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 German food and beverage specialties and local microbrewery favorites highlight dining options, along with live music and children’s activities. — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026 The concept also features dedicated beauty advisors and elevated displays designed to make browsing feel more like shopping at a beauty specialty store than a typical Target run. — Taylor Lane, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2026 For the first 30 days, 10% of the proceeds from Mokas’ specialty beverages will go to behavioral health nonprofit Kids TLC. — Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026 The Nike Apex will release in January through Nike’s website and specialty run stores. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for specialty

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Noun

Production has wrapped in the New York and New Jersey area, and the film is expected to release in 2027.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
Democratic and Republican 2028 contenders alike have been heading to battleground states and districts to boost their names with voters, show campaigning prowess, and make key political allies across important areas of the country.

— Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of area

Noun

The rooms There are a staggering 588 rooms, including 162 long-term studios and speciality suites equipped with kitchens, all with views of either Darling Harbour or the cityscape.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
Don’t miss out on Belgian specialities, such as chips and mayonnaise, a classic now with heritage status (although here beef stew is the preferred topping).

— Adrienne Wyper, TheWeek, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of speciality

Noun

For example, in 2023, commercial insurers paid more than $2,500 on average for colonoscopies performed in a hospital outpatient department in Massachusetts, according to state data.

— Bob Herman, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
Cosmic Talents, which represents leading international heads of department, is opening a London office.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of department

Noun

But surprisingly large realms of online speech remained wide open.

— Howard W. French, The New York Review of Books, 3 Oct. 2026
Getty Images Meta’s new artificial intelligence agent Muse promises to make everything from booking appointments to building playlists easier, but its rollout of agentic shopping, in particular, has the tech and retail realms buzzing.

— Caleigh Keating, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of realm

Noun

Both execs are well-liked and respected, and both boast tremendous domains, consisting of both studios and networks.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
The film has been in the public domain since its original release due to an error by its original distributor.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of domain

Noun

Introduced crawling through the Trask family’s field, her black blood spattering their rich soil like a human pesticide, Cathy personifies the series’ potent blend of dread and beauty.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2026
In other white-collar fields, like legal services or copywriting, AI is hitting labor markets that were roughly in balance.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of field

Noun

One of the most jarring elements of Baird’s documentary — as with most nonfiction projects about Palestinians released in the last few years — is how much of the language featured in the film echoes the contemporary moment.

— Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 4 Oct. 2026
Colman was dressed in another suiting moment that incorporated casual elements like oversized jeans.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of element

Noun

Newbury and Boylston streets, both within a five-minute walk, have ample shopping and dining.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Miller walked three batters to load the bases without giving up a hit, setting up Jackson Chourio’s walk-off two-run single.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

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