Thesaurus results for SUBSPECIALTY

subspecialty

noun

Definition of subspecialty

as in subfield

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Recent Examples of subspecialty The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M), founded in 1992, was an early institutionalization of longevity medicine as a clinical subspecialty, historically oriented toward physician attendees. — Robert Glatter, Forbes.com, 4 June 2026 Experts — mass killing markers are now common enough to be their own architectural and planning subspecialty — stressed that there should be no hurry to build. — Eric Dexheimer, Houston Chronicle, 3 Jan. 2026 Sharon also learned that the subspecialty of child abuse pediatrics itself has also been under increasing scrutiny. — Jessica Lussenhop, ProPublica, 30 Dec. 2025 This subspecialty—which for years compelled surgeons to seek training abroad—can now be pursued in Colombia under international standards. — Dr. Victor Raúl Castillo Mantilla, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for subspecialty

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Noun

Such questions are critical to a long-standing puzzle of percolation theory, a subfield of probability theory focused on the permeability of networks.

— Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2026
Instead, undergraduate and graduate students earn a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a subfield in AAADS.

— Synai Ferrell, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of subfield

Noun

Fortich has already considered leaving the profession — or jumping ship to teach in closer-to-home Lee County, but her job security from so many years in the Miami-Dade County school district has anchored her here.

— Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026
The alien spends much of the runtime going by the alias of John Carpenter (Jesus's profession, same initials), and is ultimately betrayed by someone close to him, Helen's sleazy boyfriend Tom (Hugh Marlowe), fulfilling Judas's role in the story.

— Richard Edwards, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of profession

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Season to taste Preferences for salt levels, spice tolerances, and general amplitude of flavors are highly personal.

— Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Sep. 2026
Quantum computers manipulate physical systems whose behavior includes complex amplitudes, phase, interference and entanglement.

— Pravir Malik, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of amplitude

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The kingdom relies on the East-West Pipeline, which runs the breadth of the country, to move its crude from oil processing facilities on the Gulf to ports on its western, Red Sea coast.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2026
In addition to reconsidering the role of drawing within her broader practice, the show aims to open Hesse’s work to viewers who may not have encountered the full breadth of her output, according to Tattersall.

— Gabriella Angeleti, ARTnews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of breadth

Noun

For the most organic blend of ancient and modern Bangkok, explore the nearby waterfront district Talat Noi (Small Market), where alleys lead to passageways that are often only shoulder width.

— Tony Perrottet, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Here, a modest slide-out wall module expands the width of the motorhome interior to carve out extra space for a cozy home theater-style setup with two side-facing power recliners split far enough apart to fit a drinks/snacks table between them.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of width

Noun

To some extent, Zoe Kazan’s new Netflix adaptation of East of Eden does this.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
The full extent of the probe was not clear, but the FTC has wide authority to investigate unfair and deceptive practices that hurt American consumers.

— Ian Duncan, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of extent

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Highlights of Daniels excelling for the Tigers in big games might be considered within the ambit of newsworthiness and defeat a right-of-publicity claim.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Will some of our operations fall within the sanctions’ ambit?

— Zaharia-Gabriel Sidere, Forbes.com, 6 May 2026

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