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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
The dog-centric venue features a full-service bar, a variety of dining options, specialty coffee drinks and large TVs are scattered throughout.
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Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
The promotion also excludes XL and specialty pizzas, according to the Domino's website.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
The dining section includes Le Petit RH, an upscale restaurant envisaged as a jewel box, featuring a menu of caviar specialties, small plates, signature salads and seafood towers.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
For Chiefs counterpart Patrick Mahomes, that’s a specialty.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
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Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
The promotion also excludes XL and specialty pizzas, according to the Domino's website.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
The dining section includes Le Petit RH, an upscale restaurant envisaged as a jewel box, featuring a menu of caviar specialties, small plates, signature salads and seafood towers.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
For Chiefs counterpart Patrick Mahomes, that’s a specialty.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialty
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Other Notable Winners NBC’s Saturday Night Live earned recognition beyond its anniversary special, taking home three technical awards in areas like set design, lighting, and sound.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The plaintiffs argued the displacement was motivated by a desire to limit readers' access to books with viewpoints that are unpopular and controversial in the area.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Partygoers headed to the Fireshade Room for cocktail hour and the reception, where there were speciality drink menus featuring the bride and groom's pups, Frankie and Ted.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Grab breakfast or lunch at The Roots Restaurant, savor smoked brisket at Cryderman’s Barbecue, or sample fresh seafood and Southern specialities at Backwater.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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The sound department actually played the music that would overlay the scene as Dockery acted.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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This program comes at a critical time for the automotive industry, as employers increasingly need to develop worker skills and standardize AI usage across departments.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The centuries-old religion blends both Protestant and Catholic beliefs and is often seen as one of the more inclusive denominations in the realm of Christianity.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Roseman, whose first full-time NFL job was in the financial realm as counsel to the Eagles’ salary-cap staff, has compared Philadelphia’s tactics to financing a home when interest rates are low.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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The novel is now in the public domain and several other paperback editions are available.—
Paul Slovak
September 8,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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Deloitte data points to a 20% increase in AI workloads across all computing domains, with edge workloads projected to rise nearly 80%.—
Marco Chiappetta,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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In California’s strawberry fields, an ICE raid sparked widespread panic and disruption among farmworker communities.—
David Rodriguez Muñoz,
Freep.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Charlotte’s second consecutive 11-play drive halted in the red zone after Harrell led the 49ers down the field with repetitive strikes through the air, finding his favorite target, Javen Nicholas, to set Charlotte up in scoring position.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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The high-energy track, which blends old school hip-hop vibes with rock elements, marks the first time a virtual group has ever produced a song and direct choreography for an audition survival series.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Other defensive elements included an Italian AWACS surveillance aircraft, a NATO refueling tanker, and a German Patriot air defense system, the New York Times reported.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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On its opening day, multiple patients from UHI made the short walk across Fisherman Street to the big blue bus to wait for their names to be called.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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But these are also comfortable enough to wear on many outdoor adventures, including hikes and walks.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Specialty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialty. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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