specialty

noun

ˈspe-shəl-tē How to pronounce specialty (audio)
Definition of specialtynext
1
as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence a doctor with a specialty in neurology

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2
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 Memorial Hospital Miramar has opened a new building to expand specialty care. — Morgan Mullings, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026 In the ’90s, when blockbusters reigned supreme, department stores were the category’s main point of sale but today consumers buy fragrances online, and via specialty beauty and niche fragrance shops. — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 This limited Missourians’ awareness of their much larger suite of specialties, which included workers’ comp, family law, and personal injury. — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 Postproduction covers anything that happens in the final stages of filmmaking, including specialties like sound design and color grading. — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for specialty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialty
  1. area
  2. speciality
  3. department
  4. realm
  5. domain
  6. field
  7. element
  8. walk
Noun
  • The rain could trigger flash flooding and mudslides, particularly in mountainous areas.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The encouraging part for Liverpool is that Brughmans already has the physical tools to improve in this area, most notably a pair of enormous hands.
    — Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of area
Noun
  • Long lines snake toward bars selling the tournament’s speciality cocktail, and a David Chang stall cooks elevated chicken tenders.
    — Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Just ten years ago, cardiology was the biggest speciality in most hospitals.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of speciality
Noun
  • At one point in the third quarter of South Carolina’s shutout win, athletic director Jeremiah Donati and other athletic department staffers were handing out free water bottles to fans.
    — Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • States are passing laws requiring their education departments to create such guidance; Maryland, Idaho, Oklahoma and Virginia all added new laws this year, reported K-12 Dive.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of department
Noun
  • Consider Einstein's iconic theory of gravity, general relativity, and the elusive realm of quantum mechanics.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Garmin Vivoactive 5 Deal Oh, Garmin—a royal name in the fitness and health tracking realm.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of realm
Noun
  • Money needs to be poured into algorithmic domain diversification.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The global food system is afflicted by uncertainty across many domains—weather, supply chains, labor, trade, and beyond.
    — Anna Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of domain
Noun
  • The utility company says more than 2,600 storm response workers are working to restore power, with another 800 field workers from outside Michigan on the way to assist.
    — Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Malkovich is considered by prognosticators to be firmly in the mix in what is a very competitive best actor category this awards season with Matt Damon, Tom Cruise, Robert Pattinson, Andrew Scott, Sebastian Stan and Javier Bardem among a deep field.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of field
Noun
  • The third-year wide receiver brings such a different element to the New York offense.
    — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Both pairs were wise choices for the colder Telluride weather, keeping both parties’ feet warm and dry, protected from the elements.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of element
Noun
  • While most of us are capable of lifting weights or heading outside for a brisk walk each day, not everyone is so fortunate, leading researchers to consider other ways to encourage muscles to produce plenty of hormones.
    — Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
  • That doesn’t mean missing a few walks will suddenly harm your health.
    — Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of walk

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