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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 Their specialty are the rojos de carne de puerco, tamales made with pork and red chile. — Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026 The experience had a warm, old-school glow, not unlike the mid-century Pateks that are Shamshad’s specialty. — Adam Erace, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026 Patients can receive priority treatment for internal medicine and other specialties by paying 500 yen in addition to the consultation fee. — Masayuki Oi Japan News, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026 There are nigiri and roll options available, but the specialty here is kaisen-don rice bowls topped with an assortment of fresh raw fish. — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for specialty

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Noun

Because different areas of the striatum correspond to different types of movement, the researchers propose that similar imbalances in other striatal circuits could potentially contribute to other forms of behavioral rigidity, as per the release.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
These districts can be established within a city, county or cooperative area to create economic development projects like industrial sites, research facilities, job-training centers and distribution hubs.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 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

Lam said the label will stay contemporary and will be wholesaled at department and specialty stores.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
The county has failed to provide evidence that the quarry owner’s reclamation plan wouldn’t substantially interfere with animals’ movement, wrote Kim Freeburn, an environmental program manager with the department.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of department

Noun

Funke, as a whole, keeps fine-tuning in both the savory and sweet realms.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
Gap took the idea into a more accessible realm during New York Fashion Week, announcing its new Five-Pocket Tote and the rest of Reed Krakoff’s GapBag collection with a large installation of the model at Rockefeller Center.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of realm

Noun

That combination of domain mastery, systems fluency and outcome ownership is genuinely rare.

— Ali Alkhafaji, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
GoDaddy — The Internet domain registry jumped roughly 3% after The Financial Times reported that Gen Digital made a takeover offer for GoDaddy.

— Michelle Fox,Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 24 Sep. 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

What to do nearby Step directly onto Ocean Drive to explore the surrounding Art Deco Historic District, or stroll across the street into Lummus Park for a seaside walk.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
Franceschini was worried while the couple browsed the shops around the village before taking a casual walk onto the renowned wooden bridge.

— Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026

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