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specialist

[spesh-uh-list] / ˈspɛʃ ə lɪst /
NOUN
person who is an expert in a field
Synonyms
STRONGEST
authority consultant doctor guru professional scholar technician
STRONG
ace adept connoisseur devotee pro pundit sage savant veteran virtuoso
WEAK
attending physician old hand old pro
Antonyms
STRONG
amateur ignoramus rookie
WEAK
general practitioner

Example Sentences

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He said patients can ask for a referral to an endometriosis specialist.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Those sales are expected to account for a low-teens percentage of ASML’s equipment sales in 2026, according to Jefferies equity sales specialist William Beavington.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

“We do so in honoring the extraordinary efforts and feats of our predecessors in human space exploration,” said Canadian astronaut and Artemis II mission specialist Jeremy Hansen.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Your mom has dropped a big decision in your lap and you need to work with the tax specialist you hire to figure your way out.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Physician recommended diagnostics and referred to specialist for ruling out infection or cancer.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot