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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
Look for drinks and Wi-Fi packages, fitness classes, or specialty or fine dining options.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
On the drinks side, Tom’s serves dozens of beer, wine, seltzer and cider options bottled or on tap, as well as a wide selection of specialty cocktails.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Paired with wine, specialty drinks, and a relaxed social atmosphere, the watch party offers a more intimate way to experience the series with other fans.
—Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026
Friction aside, specialty stores and mom-and-pop shops are rapidly retaining market share.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
On the drinks side, Tom’s serves dozens of beer, wine, seltzer and cider options bottled or on tap, as well as a wide selection of specialty cocktails.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Paired with wine, specialty drinks, and a relaxed social atmosphere, the watch party offers a more intimate way to experience the series with other fans.
—Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026
Friction aside, specialty stores and mom-and-pop shops are rapidly retaining market share.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialty
Noun
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The hearing also prompted an admission from the FAA that the air traffic control tower failed to warn the regional jet pilots of helicopter traffic in the immediate area.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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For example, the higher estimates for the infamous August 2013 East Ghoutta chemical weapons attack, which saw sarin nerve gas unleashed on an urban civilian area, are 1,500 dead.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Enough variety in the complimentary restaurants, including à la carte dinner menus, yet exciting dining concepts that make speciality dining a worthwhile additional spend.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
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Apple and pumpkin pies are holiday staples all over the country, but buttermilk pie is a Southern speciality.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
16 Nov. 2025
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The department warned citizens that snow and ice can create extremely slippery surfaces and lead to serious or even deadly accidents.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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And the department had been primed to do so.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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His talent for pulling music out of phase, bending instruments to his will and inspiring the room into new realms really pushed Maren and me to summon fresh melodies and new stories out of our writing.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
26 Jan. 2026
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Indeed, in the elevated realm of whiskey auctioneering new benchmarks are still being set in 2026.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Purpose, experience, and domain mastery aren’t being displaced here; they’re being leveraged.—
Sanjay Srivastava,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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In 2019, the Hospital for Sick Children lost control of Motherisk’s web domain after the subscription lapsed.—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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That shooting prowess carried over into Friday night’s game, as Grand Canyon began the game shooting 10-for-13 from the field, including a perfect 5-for-5 start from beyond the arc.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Jan. 2026
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While this idea sparked an entire field of research, experiments were long limited by the difficulty of controlling and measuring objects just a nanometer across.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Jan. 2026
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Reality shows already showcase a dozen desperate people struggling against the elements and each other.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The app is being developed by a very small team, and may include a biometric identity recognition element.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Style them with black heeled boots and a black jacket for a walk around town à la Hadid, or opt for a vibrant top for a pop of color.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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Network over coffee instead of lunch, or catch up for free with a walk in the park.—
Caroline Ceniza-Levine,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Specialty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialty. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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