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
Jack Kelly, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Harriet Muldoon is a hair colorist and blonde specialist at Larry King Salon in London and a brand ambassador for Redken.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 2 Nov. 2024
The impasse left thousands of former public employees scrambling to determine whether to ditch the health insurer or risk not being allowed back to visit doctors, specialists and medical teams that some seniors have been seeing for years, if not decades.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2024
The couple followed up with a specialist who did an amniocentesis.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The development and implementation of regulatory technology solutions specific to election betting could create jobs for software developers and compliance technology specialists.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Harriet Muldoon is a hair colorist and blonde specialist at Larry King Salon in London and a brand ambassador for Redken.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 2 Nov. 2024
The impasse left thousands of former public employees scrambling to determine whether to ditch the health insurer or risk not being allowed back to visit doctors, specialists and medical teams that some seniors have been seeing for years, if not decades.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2024
The couple followed up with a specialist who did an amniocentesis.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialist
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The Official Arduino Starter Kit is ideal for STEM learning or for adult hobbyists or professionals interested in these areas.Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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The banter between the pair, her as a non-nonsense professional determined to do her job and him as a well-meaning retiree who is in over his head, is one of the series highlights.Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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This specialized miniature work machine can also handle serious play, supporting graphically demanding games like Baldur's Gate 3, Final Fantasy 14 Online, and Total War: Warhammer 3.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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The reality is that banks often rely on external consultants for specialized knowledge, which can delay innovation due to lengthy corporate processes.Oleg Chanchikov, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Loading your audio article BERKELEY — Sophie Hahn is leading in her race to become Berkeley’s mayor, with education consultant Adena Ishii trailing closely behind, according to unofficial election results posted Wednesday by Alameda County.Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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And incumbent Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash received about 56% against Republican business consultant Steve Johnson, who had about 44%.Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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Explaining the realities of decarbonizing to less expert audiences with strongly held views takes determination, patience and leadership.Dean Donovan, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Courtney Klosterman is a home insights expert at Hippo Insurance.Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
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Allison went to college and eventually got her masters at the New School.Bethy Squires, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
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Lori had a career in politics Lori started a career at an information technology consulting firm while simultaneously pursuing her master’s in science, technology and public policy from George Washington University.Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Eventually the officiating crew had enough and gave him a technical with 1:47 left.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The company continues to focus on the extraction, refinement, and distribution of technical minerals, particularly lithium, through its mining claims in Utah.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Never mind the state’s policies (high gas taxes, special fuels mandate and a push to end fossil-fuels production) are the real causes of crushing gas prices.Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
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Rock icon Bon Jovi made an appearance to give Vives a special award recognizing him as the Latin Recording Academy's Person of the Year.Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Specialist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialist. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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