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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 suits
The ability to capture an audience live has always been one of the band’s strong suits.
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Nicholas Kobe, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Nicholas Kobe, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strong suits
Noun
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If things do go long, Alcaraz will still back himself.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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But now, the King and the royal family have received very sad news that will change things going forward.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The second year, after the summer internship, could be only about inter-area courses with no narrow specialties.—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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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
Noun
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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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While the Tennessee design firms on the AD PRO Directory have their own aesthetic and specialities, each lets the client’s needs and personal style drive the project.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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From there, generalists help to refine and adapt projects, while specialists elevate execution in their domains.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Turkey is also rapidly advancing its domestic defense capabilities across multiple domains with heavy military equipment such as its first aircraft carrier and jet fighters, positioning itself as a viable alternative to Western defense suppliers, including NATO allies.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Strong suits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strong%20suits. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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