speciality
noun
spe·ci·al·i·ty
ˌspe-shē-ˈa-lə-tē 
plural specialities
1
: a special mark or quality
2
: a special object or class of objects
3
a
: a special aptitude or skill
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Examples of speciality in a Sentence
my speciality is linguistics
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Juror #2 Delivers a Surprisingly Hopeful Closing Argument Downbeat endings are a Clint Eastwood speciality.
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Britina Cheng, Vulture, 11 Jan. 2025
Amongst his many activities, specialities and accolades, Dr Robinson is recognized as the world’s authority on plant carnivory in a range of genera, particularly Drosera (sundews) and Nepenthes.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The trail leads through the most beautiful terraces and steep slopes of the wine-growing region and offers numerous places to stop for a Pinot Noir, which, together with Blanc de Noir, is the region’s speciality.
—Sarah James, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Nov. 2024
Argent’s speciality pants suits were the uniform for the evening, seen on Oakland retailer Sherri McMullen, fashion consultant Laura Brown, former First Lady Michelle Obama’s stylist Meredith Koop and more.
—Booth Moore, WWD, 14 Oct. 2024
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Britina Cheng, Vulture, 11 Jan. 2025
Amongst his many activities, specialities and accolades, Dr Robinson is recognized as the world’s authority on plant carnivory in a range of genera, particularly Drosera (sundews) and Nepenthes.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The trail leads through the most beautiful terraces and steep slopes of the wine-growing region and offers numerous places to stop for a Pinot Noir, which, together with Blanc de Noir, is the region’s speciality.
—Sarah James, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Nov. 2024
Argent’s speciality pants suits were the uniform for the evening, seen on Oakland retailer Sherri McMullen, fashion consultant Laura Brown, former First Lady Michelle Obama’s stylist Meredith Koop and more.
—Booth Moore, WWD, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Speciality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speciality. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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