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speciality

[spesh-ee-al-i-tee] / ˌspɛʃ iˈæl ɪ ti /
NOUN
attribute
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aspect characteristic facet idiosyncrasy peculiarity quality quirk trait virtue
STRONG
character indication mark note particularity point property proprium sign symbol
NOUN
bag
Synonyms
STRONG
expertise hobby preference thing
WEAK
favorite activity
NOUN
course
Synonyms
STRONGEST
class conference curriculum interest lecture meeting method period preparation procedure program schedule seminar session subject
STRONG
laboratory matriculation regimen
WEAK
discussion group
NOUN
feature
Synonyms
STRONGEST
innovation
STRONG
draw headliner peculiarity specialty
WEAK
big show crowd puller drawing card main item prominent part
NOUN
feature
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aspect character component detail element factor ingredient item quality trait
STRONG
angle attribute constituent differential earmark facet gag gimmick hallmark idiosyncrasy individuality mark notability particularity peculiarity point property savor slant specialty twist unit virtue
WEAK
integrant
Antonyms
STRONGEST
whole
NOUN
field
Synonyms
STRONGEST
area department environment job line province range region terrain territory work
STRONG
avocation bailiwick bounds calling champaign circle compass confines demesne discipline domain dominion jurisdiction limits margin occupation orbit precinct purview racket reach scope specialty sweep thing vocation walk weakness
WEAK
cup of tea long suit métier
Antonyms
STRONGEST
entertainment fun
STRONG
hobby pastime
NOUN
forte
Synonyms
STRONG
ability aptitude competence faculty gift medium oyster strength talent thing
WEAK
ableness eminency long suit métier strong suit
Antonyms
STRONG
impotence inability inadequacy incapacity incompetence ineffectiveness ineptness lack weakness
NOUN
particular
Synonyms
STRONGEST
article case circumstance fact specific
STRONG
ABC's clue cue element feature gospel item know nitty-gritty picture point rundown scoop score specification story thing
WEAK
bottom line brass tacks chapter and verse facts of life lowdown nuts and bolts what's what whole story
Antonyms
WEAK
generality
NOUN
specialty
Synonyms
STRONGEST
hobby major masterpiece profession
STRONG
career forte game job minor number occupation practice pursuit racket special thing vocation weakness work
WEAK
claim to fame cup of tea distinguishing feature field of concentration long suit magnum opus object of attention object of study pièce de résistance special project
Antonyms
STRONG
entertainment fun pastime surrender
WEAK
generalization
NOUN
strong point
Synonyms
WEAK
ability ableness aptitude competence eminency faculty gift long suit medium metier métier oyster specialty strength strong suit talent thing

Example Sentences

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Currently there are 850,000 patients on the waiting list in England requiring planned treatment for their joints – the largest of any speciality.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

A chief concern has been that AI could remove the need for a middle player like Pinterest as the technology combines both discovery and purchase, the former of which has been its speciality.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026

We met him as he trained a group of young men in handling military drones, his speciality.

From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025

The strike is going ahead despite a new offer from the government being made last week, which included increasing the number of speciality training posts and covering out-of-pocket expenses like exam fees.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2025

Conjuring up portable, waterproof fires was a speciality of Hermione’s.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.