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

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Recent Examples of specialty The Saudi businessman also wanted to invest with Lutnick, specifically in the special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, which were a Cantor Fitzgerald specialty. — Noah Shachtman, Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026 What sets Liberty Home Guard apart is its extensive list of more than 40 add-on coverage options that allow homeowners to fit their plans to their needs, including coverage for luxury appliances and specialty items. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 Starbucks, Dunkin’ and Sonic continue expanding their specialty drink and refresher lines too. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026 Hough’s preference tracks with what’s already sitting in most kitchens, and no specialty aisle is required. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for specialty

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Noun

Drivers are urged to use alternate routes and avoid the area.

— Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
When asked if Tebow wanted to discuss Sunday’s experience, a member of his PR team said the 39-year-old native of the Jacksonville area native could not fit the request into his schedule.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026

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Order an excellent steak or burger or opt for Irish specialities like fish and chips or steak and mushroom pie.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2026
About a third of the rate increase requests are due to rising prescription drug costs - driven largely by high prices for speciality medications and substantial increases in the use of GLP-1 drugs.

— Mahsa Saeidi, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of speciality

Noun

Anyone in Livingston County who believes they've been exposed is asked to capture the bat, report the exposure by filling out a form on the health department's website and call department staff at 517‑552‑6882 for testing guidance and next steps.

— Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
The state has only seen three cases during that period, the department said.

— Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of department

Noun

The quarterback struggles in camp bring into the realm of possibility Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan seeking an outside backup option off the waiver wire following roster cuts if Ewers doesn’t show rapid improvement.

— David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
Extended to the realm of foreign policy, this reimagination of the foundations of Western civilization demands a new and distinct grand strategy.

— Leonard A. Schuette, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of realm

Noun

Understand The Buyer’s Business Case A premium domain’s value usually depends on the buyer’s business case, not the seller’s personal attachment.

— Michael Gargiulo, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Proprietary data, application layer, domain fine tuning, agent frameworks and rigorous evaluation harnesses outlast any base model advantage.

— Mark Minevich, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of domain

Noun

Min Woo Lee leads the field at the 2026 Tour Championship after one round of play, with a score of -8.

— Data Skrive, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
The National Federation of Motion Pictures and Contents Associations, Thailand’s Oscar selection body, chose the film from 51 eligible titles after narrowing the field to eight.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of field

Noun

Le Butter Shop, billed as Paris’ first boutique devoted entirely to butter, opened last month a short walk from the Eiffel Tower — with 30 varieties from small family producers in Brittany, the Loire Valley and northern France.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026
The Kabukiza Theater is practically next door, and Tsukiji Outer Market, with its hundreds of food stalls, is a short walk away.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026

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