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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
But Cruz’s specialty is his splitter, a pitch that can only be explained by supernatural forces.
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Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
When evaluating an investment, Elliott also hires specialty and general management consultants, expert cost analysts and industry specialists.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2025
The 6-foot, 205-pound Canadian has enough length off the tee, at 200 to 220 yards, to set up one of his specialties: 3-wood shots to the green.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
Six nurses and physician assistants also served as specialty background players throughout production.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2025
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Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
When evaluating an investment, Elliott also hires specialty and general management consultants, expert cost analysts and industry specialists.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2025
The 6-foot, 205-pound Canadian has enough length off the tee, at 200 to 220 yards, to set up one of his specialties: 3-wood shots to the green.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
Six nurses and physician assistants also served as specialty background players throughout production.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialty
Noun
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The floor plan also accommodates a living room area with space for a couch, coffee table, floor lamp, and more.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The Waterbury Police Department responded to the area of Albion Street just after 6:30 p.m. and found the victim who had sustained gunshot wounds.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2025
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Is his speciality by chance rap, akin to that five-time Grammy Awards host?—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
18 Apr. 2025
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Top-tier speciality ingredients: Essential spice mixes, condiments, sauces, and more—all Bon Appétit–approved.—
The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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Hegseth ordered each military department to review its military Equal Opportunity (EO) and civilian Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) programs, according to a memo dated Thursday and released Friday.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
25 Apr. 2025
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Dugan’s criminal complaint shows she has been charged with concealing an individual to prevent his discovery and arrest, and obstructing or impeding a proceeding before a federal department or agency.—
Kevin Breuninger,Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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Yet in our increasingly digital world, the tangible nature of oracle and tarot decks offers a rare form of material connection—something to hold, shuffle, and physically engage with outside the digital realm.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2025
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Aimee used the medium of transmitting sound to establish a new realm of spirituality.—
Claire Hoffman,
Rolling Stone,
20 Apr. 2025
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With this in mind, the startup costs listed below automatically assume that your website and domain are included.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The character is due to enter the public domain in 2034.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
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Every now and then in the music video, released a few weeks ago, cotton field scenes from the film blink on the screen.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
25 Apr. 2025
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He was blamed for going off mission, and putting his unit and others in the field at risk.—
Colin Jones,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2025
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Francis funeral less lavish but keeps some traditions Francis wanted a less opulent burial than is traditional for popes and made changes to the church's book on funeral rites, but some of the usual elements remain in place.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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For The 1st Time — At Lower Prices Fiction as a Loophole A notable element of the technique is its reliance on fictional scenarios to bypass filters.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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After our first walk through the art alleys, my friends abandoned me for warmer pastures.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2025
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Heyward was 2-for-4 with a double in the first game of the series and drew a walk while going 0-for-3 yesterday.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 2025
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“Specialty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialty. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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