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Recent Examples of specialism
This could be an activity stream, a specialism or even a whole department.
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Natalie Bellis, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
The types of topics you'd be expected to cover depend on your specialism and niche.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
As Hannah Seal sees it, there will be demand for people with the necessary specialisms.
—Trevor Clawson, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
Francisco Cuenca-Fernandez, a PhD graduate from the aquatics lab at the University of Granada and a professor with a research specialism in race analysis, explains how Marchand’s atypical size is advantageous.
—Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 4 Aug. 2024
About the Author Christina Newland is the lead film critic at the i Newspaper and contributing editor to Empire, with a specialism in mid-century American cinema and history.
—Christina Newland, The Atlantic, 21 Aug. 2024
Domestic and international news desks will retain their domestic and international specialisms for now, but will work more closely together, and come together to share resources for big breaking stories.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 July 2024
This year’s cohort comprises creatives spanning craft specialisms from hair and make up, production, editing and games design, to performance, directing and cinematography and is from diverse ethnic backgrounds and abilities.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Nov. 2023
These fundamental conundrums of criticism involve questions about specialism, authority, personality, art, and business.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 17 Nov. 2023
Natalie Bellis, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
The types of topics you'd be expected to cover depend on your specialism and niche.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
As Hannah Seal sees it, there will be demand for people with the necessary specialisms.
—Trevor Clawson, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
Francisco Cuenca-Fernandez, a PhD graduate from the aquatics lab at the University of Granada and a professor with a research specialism in race analysis, explains how Marchand’s atypical size is advantageous.
—Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 4 Aug. 2024
About the Author Christina Newland is the lead film critic at the i Newspaper and contributing editor to Empire, with a specialism in mid-century American cinema and history.
—Christina Newland, The Atlantic, 21 Aug. 2024
Domestic and international news desks will retain their domestic and international specialisms for now, but will work more closely together, and come together to share resources for big breaking stories.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 July 2024
This year’s cohort comprises creatives spanning craft specialisms from hair and make up, production, editing and games design, to performance, directing and cinematography and is from diverse ethnic backgrounds and abilities.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Nov. 2023
These fundamental conundrums of criticism involve questions about specialism, authority, personality, art, and business.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 17 Nov. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialism
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Top-tier speciality ingredients: Essential spice mixes, condiments, sauces, and more—all Bon Appétit–approved.—
The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors,
Bon Appétit,
10 Mar. 2025
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These speciality ultralight gaiters are made with lightweight synthetic and mesh materials, and can help drop your body temperature during hot hikes, beach days, or yard work sessions.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2025
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With an interdisciplinary structure that breaks down conventional barriers between specialties, the firm has transformed into a design collaborative that shapes how spaces are conceived, built, and renovated.—
Christopher Marquis,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Then came a quick, colorful riff, a Leitner specialty going back five decades in San Diego.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Sweden international’s talent has never been in question but those who have worked with the Newcastle striker describe a unique, complex personality — someone who is ridiculously driven, yet can be laid-back and withdrawn, all at once.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Aaron Rodgers has a controversial personality, but from a talent perspective at least, would be a good mentor for a young quarterback.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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When this group struggles, so does the offense, because pass blocking isn’t its forte.—
Mike Preston,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Jan. 2025
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Even so, letting things happen in their own time is not his forte.—
Matt Woosnam,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Specialism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialism. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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