as in professional
a person who has a lot of training, knowledge, or skill in a particular area
She was a specialist in chemical engineering with many years of experience.
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or specialistic
as in specialized
involving, related to, or being special skills or knowledge needed to do a particular job
The job requires specialist knowledge.
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Recent Examples of specialist
Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Other contacts lapsed in late March, leaving the Seattle lab with zero janitorial staff and a skeleton crew of IT specialists.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 14 Apr. 2025
Reach out to a pediatrician, health care specialist, or therapist at the first sign that your child’s toxic friendship is impacting their mental health.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 14 Apr. 2025
Earlier this year, Withings began offering Cardio Checkup, an in-app service to send your cardiac data quarterly to a team of specialists for review.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 5 Apr. 2025
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From field work to freedom SEO specialist Nikola Roza's entrepreneurial journey began in tragedy, learning about internet marketing in 2015 when his mother was terminally ill.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Other contacts lapsed in late March, leaving the Seattle lab with zero janitorial staff and a skeleton crew of IT specialists.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 14 Apr. 2025
Reach out to a pediatrician, health care specialist, or therapist at the first sign that your child’s toxic friendship is impacting their mental health.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 14 Apr. 2025
Earlier this year, Withings began offering Cardio Checkup, an in-app service to send your cardiac data quarterly to a team of specialists for review.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialist
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In addition to featuring health experts and medical professionals who shed light on the many symptoms, signs and changes in this season of life, Ford wants to let listeners know that despite what the media tells women, aging is a beautiful experience.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 Mar. 2025
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Rater is a certified professional who evaluates a home’s energy efficiency and prepares an energy rating.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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This opens the door for remote health monitoring and could eliminate the need for specialized equipment or in-person evaluations.—
Achin Bhowmik,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Heavy Equipment Stump grinders are specialized equipment that are not common in the homeowner's garage.—
Daniel Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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Vrabel was the Tennessee Titans' head coach from 2018-23 and spent the 2024 season as a consultant with the Cleveland Browns.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Differentiate Coaching From Consulting Coaches must differentiate themselves from consultants.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Art Weston, a Kentucky resident, went to Lake Livingston, Texas, to catch an alligator gar with the help of an expert guide and fisherman, Captain Kirk Kirkland.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Subscribe to the Life Kit newsletter for expert advice on love, money, relationships and more.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
15 Apr. 2025
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The team from Bar Mood in Taipei is taking the lead on nonalcoholic and low-ABV drinks, and master sommelier Kyungmoon Kim has put together a list of wines and sools to accompany the menu.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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According to a press statement from the HBCU, graduates from the university’s 14 schools and colleges this year will be among the largest graduating classes in the institution’s history to receive bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in various disciplines.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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According to Google's technical specifications, these specialized AI processors deliver computational performance that's 3,600 times more powerful and 29 times more energy efficient than the original TPUs launched in 2013.—
Maribel Lopez,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The reason many view him as a natural fit for Arsenal is because his dynamic link-up play, versatility, and technical quality align perfectly with Arteta’s fluid, high-energy approach.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Lawmakers can call themselves back to the Capitol in Boise for special sessions with a petition signed by at least 60% of the House and Senate.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Apr. 2025
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Join interactive Pro clinics led by our Pros Carter Worth, Dan Niles, and Dan Ives, with a special edition of Pro Talks with Tom Lee.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Specialist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialist. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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