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
Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 3 June 2025
He’s built a reputation as a defensive specialist and someone with incredible attention to detail, and the hard-driving style has led to him wearing out his welcome at his coaching stops.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 3 June 2025
Watts, a social media specialist, and another female city staffer, were soon singled out for scorn by the online mob, despite having nothing to do with posting the tweet.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025
Clay Bishop, animal care specialist at ACS, shared the emotional farewell from staff.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
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Noun
After More Than 1 Year Together When Matthew and Audrey tied the knot, the dating specialist shared a heartfelt Instagram post to commemorate the occasion and celebrate their relationship.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 3 June 2025
He’s built a reputation as a defensive specialist and someone with incredible attention to detail, and the hard-driving style has led to him wearing out his welcome at his coaching stops.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 3 June 2025
Watts, a social media specialist, and another female city staffer, were soon singled out for scorn by the online mob, despite having nothing to do with posting the tweet.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025
Clay Bishop, animal care specialist at ACS, shared the emotional farewell from staff.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialist
Noun
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The clip transitioned into a few family photos before showcasing videos of his children doing impressive flips and jumps down the mountain, with the ease of professionals.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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People and healthcare professionals will be able to proactively manage conditions before symptoms appear with the aid of predictive analytics as AI models advance.—
Gaurav Tewari,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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One compelling example of this specialized persuasive technology comes from academia.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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These networks allow for broader, more specialized care tailored to each region’s needs.—
Alicia G Kerber Palma,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Gregory Wright, a former classmate who is now an educator and consultant on the show, inspired the role of Gregory Eddie.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
29 May 2025
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David Kowalsky is a high-risk security consultant and firearms instructor based in South Florida.—
David Kowalsky,
Sun Sentinel,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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Consult a tax attorney or expert financial advisor for more information and tailored advice.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Melanie also consulted Kristie Rhodes, manager of woven product development at Cotton Incorporated, for expert insight.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Another master’s artistry is on display and open to tours at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House, located about two miles east of the museum on the other side of the park.—
David Allan,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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Skills build on themselves, so children who don’t master kindergarten phonics or counting could remain behind in future grades.—
Claire Cain Miller,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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But is this truly the beginning of something out of our worst fears, or is there just a straightforward technical explanation for what happened?—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2025
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Plans for transforming the school’s gyms on the north side of the building into an expansion of career and technical education offerings are also shaping up.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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But even by such a high standard this triptych is special as a work of art and a piece of history.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The location is special, as Thicke and Geary made their public debut as a couple there during the Cannes Film Festival 10 years ago in 2015.—
Sabienna Bowman,
People.com,
2 June 2025
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“Specialist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialist. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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