as in specialty
something for which a person shows a special talent
languages are definitely the diplomat's strong suit
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Recent Examples of strong suit
Still, the teams that have given A&M problems this year rebound well, and that isn't Arkansas' strong suit.
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Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
Subtlety has never been Iñarritu’s strong suit.
—Eric Kohn, IndieWire, 25 Feb. 2026
The second-oldest president in American history is saddled by sub-40% approval ratings and is far underwater even on his handling of the economy and immigration, which were at one time his strong suits.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
But thematic incisiveness has not proven to be her strong suit nor something her heart is in.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
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Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
Subtlety has never been Iñarritu’s strong suit.
—Eric Kohn, IndieWire, 25 Feb. 2026
The second-oldest president in American history is saddled by sub-40% approval ratings and is far underwater even on his handling of the economy and immigration, which were at one time his strong suits.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
But thematic incisiveness has not proven to be her strong suit nor something her heart is in.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for strong suit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strong suit
Noun
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Blue Bottle offers customers specialty coffee options, including a sweet and creamy New Orleans-style coffee, as well as espresso drinks and cold brew.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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His exit further depletes resources in the specialty.—
Rachana Pradhan,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Glossy nails of all varieties are a speciality of Bachik, who gave Gomez the viral lip gloss manicure in 2023 (Jennifer Lopez was a fan of the look, too).—
Maria Goldbach,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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Advanced courses offered by experienced SAR officials focus on ground search, swift water rescue, avalanche recovery, and other specialities.—
Jayme Moye,
Outside,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Collins and athletic director Todd Stewart are determined for things to go much differently next season.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Hey, that guy is well into the public domain.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
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Despite its dangerous reputation, accidents in the main La Grave ski domain are extremely rare.—
Sergei Poljak,
Outside,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Strong suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strong%20suit. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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