Definitions

specialty

[spesh-uhl-tee] / ˈspɛʃ əl ti /

NOUN

distinctive feature; concentration

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hobby major masterpiece profession speciality

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

Example Sentences

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Solstice said the transaction accelerates its strategy to build an advanced materials platform with increased exposure to high-growth electronics, AI infrastructure, thermal management, data-center cooling applications and other attractive specialty markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 2026

The atemoya, a hybrid of different custard apple species with creamy white flesh encased in a rough green exterior, is a specialty of Taiwan's Taitung county.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

Alex Martin of KBKG, a tax specialty firm, noted a recent shift in how the company discusses the case.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

The players added a Bible verse on their specialty caps for the night.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

Gladys had once explained to me how each saint on her bureau had a specialty.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez

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