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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
Sip on specialty margaritas and cervezas while sampling premium tequilas from top brands and enjoy tacos from some of San Diego’s best taco shops.
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Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
The waitlists locally were months long, so doctors referred her to UK HealthCare’s Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic in Lexington, which was ranked No. 37 in the nation by US News and World Report in 2024 for that specialty.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 4 Aug. 2025
When evaluating an investment, the firm also hires specialty and general management consultants, expert cost analysts and industry specialists.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2025
Fast forward to today and the brand with the wolf logo has found a niche not only among green grass shops but also specialty and department stores.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 1 Aug. 2025
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Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
The waitlists locally were months long, so doctors referred her to UK HealthCare’s Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic in Lexington, which was ranked No. 37 in the nation by US News and World Report in 2024 for that specialty.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 4 Aug. 2025
When evaluating an investment, the firm also hires specialty and general management consultants, expert cost analysts and industry specialists.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2025
Fast forward to today and the brand with the wolf logo has found a niche not only among green grass shops but also specialty and department stores.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialty
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The characters were once plastered all over the original kids' area, the Happy Land of Hanna-Barbera, which first debuted in 1972.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
13 Aug. 2025
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The decision upholds a July 11 ruling granting a restraining order sought by immigrant rights advocates to limit federal immigration enforcement in Los Angeles and other areas of Southern California.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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For the collector, the book comes with a small handful of props that are the speciality of the HPLHS.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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While Cuba and the Cuban American diaspora are her speciality, Gámez Torres also reports on U.S. foreign policy toward Latin America and the Caribbean.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
30 July 2025
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Neither Tait nor the police department immediately responded to PEOPLE’s request for comment.—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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At both events, the local police departments showed off the skills of the departments’ police dogs.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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Still, in the realm of your romantic partnerships, themes surrounding your independence and individuality (or lack thereof) could also come up for review.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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With this show’s concept, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) is trying to reach a wider audience, beyond the realm of tennis.—
Manasi Pathak,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Current offerings include Pride and Prejudice and The Wizard of Oz from the public domain, as well as licensed properties like The Crow from Pressman Films, titles from romance publisher 831 Stories, and science fiction from authors Alan Dean Foster, Ramez Naam, and Charles Stross.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The genre was originally the domain of intelligent social theorists, but the sheer success of its films eventually devolved into blockbusters that got dumber with each passing summer.—
Chris Snellgrove,
EW.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Sanders returned to the field at the start of the second quarter and delivered a huge touchdown pass to Kaden Davis.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Aug. 2025
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Also worth reading 🏈 Sports: The Lions-Falcons preseason game was suspended in the fourth quarter after Lions defensive back Morice Norris was taken off the field in an ambulance following what appeared to be a neck injury.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Creating Demi was not as simple as halving each element.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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On the other hand, cooking methods like baking, boiling, and mashing don’t usually add these elements.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
8 Aug. 2025
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McLean’s performance — 5 1/3 innings, no runs, two hits, four walks and eight strikeouts — turned up the vibes.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
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The right-hander allowed two hits and two walks over six scoreless innings, striking out seven and getting six other outs on ground balls.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Specialty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialty. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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