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
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
Parents can bring in other specialists or advocates, too.
—Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 8 Dec. 2024
Her goal is to become a special education intervention specialist.
—John Johnston, The Enquirer, 29 Nov. 2024
After all, he was being advised by George Higginbotham, a senior congressional affairs specialist at the Department of Justice.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
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Also flying are Scott Poteet, given the title of mission pilot, specialist Sarah Gillis, and specialist and medical officer Anna Menon.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
Parents can bring in other specialists or advocates, too.
—Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 8 Dec. 2024
Her goal is to become a special education intervention specialist.
—John Johnston, The Enquirer, 29 Nov. 2024
After all, he was being advised by George Higginbotham, a senior congressional affairs specialist at the Department of Justice.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialist
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From a medical professional's viewpoint, properly obtained informed consent protects the surgeon and the institution from liability.Alon Zuckerman, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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For many medical professionals, trying to deal with the vagaries of the insurance system is now an unavoidable feature of their work.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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Highlight your specialized knowledge or unique offerings in your marketing efforts.Dean Ben-Zour, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Notably, talent shortages in healthcare support roles shift the focus of attention from academic degrees to factual experiences — even though, as far as healthcare jobs are concerned, basic specialized training is still a must.Hilary Tetenbaum, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
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The film’s consultants include the Klamath Tribes of Oregon and sponsors include Carhartt, American Hat Company and Seven Feathers Casino of the Cow Creek Umpqua Tribe of Oregon.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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Smart coaches and consultants turn LinkedIn messages into discovery calls without being salesy or pushy.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and get expert advice on topics like money, relationships, health and more.Andee Tagle, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
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However, the Hollywood A-list actor impressed the panel and, more importantly, the fans with his seemingly expert analysis.Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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There’s no master list of the year’s on-screen chemistry; but if there were, the trio of Martindale, Diamantopoulos, and Cyr would absolutely deserve a spot.Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
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The company also leveled up its wine program by partnering with master sommelier Andrea Robinson.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
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The technical back-and-forth underscored the potential of quantum computing and the ambitious visions of tech leaders like Musk and Pichai.Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The stock stabilized and has mounted a charge to challenge the pandemic highs and is at a key technical decision point.Todd Gordon, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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While serving in Joe Biden’s Justice Department, the special counsel concocted a novel legal case against Biden’s foremost political opponent and would have been happy to try Donald Trump in the midst of the presidential election campaign.Rich Lowry, National Review, 10 Dec. 2024
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The days leading up to Christmas are some of the most special—when our homes are filled with twinkling lights, cheerful decorations, and the cozy, unmistakable feeling of holiday magic.Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Specialist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialist. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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