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
While McMechan’s strong suit is looking at the bigger picture, Jimenez finds humor in the details.
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Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
For Nissan, their reliability numbers is truly what sets them apart, in addition to the exterior aesthetics that have always been the Armada’s strong suit.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
For Nissan, their reliability numbers is truly what sets them apart, in addition to the exterior aesthetics that have always been the Armada’s strong suit.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
And assessing the dangers of over-the-counter products is not the strong suit of local governments.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
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Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
For Nissan, their reliability numbers is truly what sets them apart, in addition to the exterior aesthetics that have always been the Armada’s strong suit.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
For Nissan, their reliability numbers is truly what sets them apart, in addition to the exterior aesthetics that have always been the Armada’s strong suit.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
And assessing the dangers of over-the-counter products is not the strong suit of local governments.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strong suit
Noun
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While aesthetic medicine remains highly visible, international demand spans multiple specialties and treatment types.—
Connie Etemadi,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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In most medical specialties, doctors can confirm whether to pursue a type of treatment through tests, such as bloodwork, imaging and biopsies.—
Jamie Ducharme,
USA Today,
12 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 16 Mar. 2026.
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