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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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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Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Ashley Raymond, a specialist from Anakin's Trails Animal Search, explained that Oakley, who is one and a half years old, and another dog, who is yet to be found, were lost under unusual circumstances.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Grant Maunder, to create an interior that feels firmly rooted in a sense of place, from the reupholstered antique dining chairs left over by the building’s previous occupant to the flagstone floors fitted by a Welsh stone specialist.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
The cheese, worth over $390,000, was taken from London cheese specialist Neal’s Yard Dairy on Oct. 21, the company said on Instagram.
—Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
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Connecting with a peer support specialist who has lived experiences of endo belly.
—Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Ashley Raymond, a specialist from Anakin's Trails Animal Search, explained that Oakley, who is one and a half years old, and another dog, who is yet to be found, were lost under unusual circumstances.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Grant Maunder, to create an interior that feels firmly rooted in a sense of place, from the reupholstered antique dining chairs left over by the building’s previous occupant to the flagstone floors fitted by a Welsh stone specialist.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
The cheese, worth over $390,000, was taken from London cheese specialist Neal’s Yard Dairy on Oct. 21, the company said on Instagram.
—Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialist
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The company identified material weaknesses in its internal controls over financial reporting due to a lack of accounting professionals with necessary expertise.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Supplements Supplement use should be individualized and vetted by a healthcare professional, such as a registered dietitian nutritionist (RD or RDN), pharmacist, or healthcare provider.Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 5 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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Awards for the craft categories of Best European Cinematography, Editing, Production Design, Costume Design, Make-up and Hair, Original Score, Sound and Visual Effects are decided by a specialized a jury and selected from the films in core Academy selection.Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 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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Courtney Klosterman is a home insights expert at Hippo Insurance.Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
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More and more expert hunters confess that late October—not mid-November—is the best time to kill a specific mature target buck.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 24 Oct. 2024
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The national political correspondent and master of the 'Big Board' tells all.Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
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And George wandering past shops where a mural of masters and slaves makes the nation’s colonialist legacy seem quaint.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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Common pitfalls include a lack of technical expertise and employee engagement, inadequate management support, poor cross-functional collaboration, and a lack of accountability.Thomas Saueressig, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The project, supported by the ESA, the SETI Institute, and the Green Bank Observatory, represents more than just a technical achievement.Tom Howarth FOLLOW, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, the Senate special wild card: The fundamentals of Senate District 45 in the west metro favor Democrats, but the GOP is spending big on the race between former DFL Sen. Ann Johnson Stewart and Republican Kathleen Fowke.Torey Van Oot, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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Footage from the two PA rallies will appear in a special livestream show that’ll spotlight a variety of campaign events taking place in battleground states tonight.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Specialist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialist. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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