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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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It also acquired parachute maker Pioneer Aerospace in 2023 and specialty RF filter firm Akoustis in 2025 after each of those companies filed for bankruptcy.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

In the latest quarter, specialty eggs and prepared foods combined to account for 53% of overall net sales, up significantly from 24% the year before.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

He finished tied for second last year at Memorial Park, a course that rewards aggressiveness—which just happens to be Woodland’s specialty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The 400 meters is his specialty, and he’s scheduled to run in that event along with the school’s 4x100 and 4x400 relay teams.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

Everyone raved about this Pennsylvania Dutch specialty, but I thought it tasted gross.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter

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