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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 company is capturing market share from department and specialty stores with comparable products at higher prices.
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David Moin, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
One Facebook post said the cake came from Maison Pickle, a restaurant in the Upper West Side of New York, that makes the 24-layer specialty dessert.
—Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 17 June 2026
These schools draw families who want access to downtown amenities, cultural institutions and the airport while still prioritizing rigorous academics or a specialty focus, whether that’s language immersion, college preparation or the arts.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
Oncology is not a specialty people usually associate with joy.
—Khushali Jhaveri, STAT, 17 June 2026
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David Moin, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
One Facebook post said the cake came from Maison Pickle, a restaurant in the Upper West Side of New York, that makes the 24-layer specialty dessert.
—Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 17 June 2026
These schools draw families who want access to downtown amenities, cultural institutions and the airport while still prioritizing rigorous academics or a specialty focus, whether that’s language immersion, college preparation or the arts.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
Oncology is not a specialty people usually associate with joy.
—Khushali Jhaveri, STAT, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialty
Noun
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There's a sofa bed in the seating area, as well as a desk.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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In camp, keep your sleeping area, cooking area and food storage area separate.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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The best of two restaurants is the fine-dining Bombay Brasserie, modeled on its London namesake, focusing on regional Indian specialities carefully matched to local wines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
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In 2023, the NHL banned the use of pride tape, along with pride jerseys and other speciality jerseys worn during games and warmup.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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The officer with the York City Police Department was placed on administrative leave after the shooting on Tuesday, the department said in a news release on Wednesday.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Dissolving the department entirely requires an act of Congress.—
Alia Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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In addition to digital distractions, the show's hosts have paused to address a variety of phenomena both from this realm and, seemingly, the paranormal sector.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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Her Taurus moon also occupies her 12th house, an area of the birth chart associated with spirituality, secrecy and subconscious realms.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Once a specialized capability, AI is now being seamlessly integrated into systems and embedded in nearly every domain.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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The analysis was conducted by the Pentagon’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office, which Congress created in 2022 to investigate reports of unidentified anomalous phenomena, also known as UAP.—
Collin Binkley,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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That might be a tall order on the field after Lionel Messi’s record-tying hat trick against Algeria led Argentina to victory on Tuesday.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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Pepi, Antonee Robinson and Malik Tillman formed a triangle on one side of the field, with Balogun, Weston McKennie and Sergiño Dest aligned on the other side.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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There's so many elements to that.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Historic elements of the former hotel remain today, including a grand piano and white stone, spiral staircase that rises up to the second-floor banquet rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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This win streak all but closed the gap, even as the Nats’ James Wood ended it with an 11th-inning walk-off homer.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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At the other end of the price scale, Bala Bangles ($55) 1- and 2-pound wrist and ankle weights add light, constant resistance to walks, Pilates, barre or yoga without looking like traditional gym gear.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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“Specialty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialty. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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