as in scholar
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
experts at the crime lab were able to tell the sex, race, and approximate age of the murderer
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as in virtuoso
accomplished with trained ability
to a serious collector, the expert carving on the duck decoy justifies its high price
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as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
people interested in laser eye surgery are advised to seek out an expert practitioner
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an expert fisherman
an experienced fisherman
a pro fisherman
an excellent fisherman
an accomplished fisherman
a skilled fisherman
an expert doctor
an expert author
an expert individual
an elite individual
an exceptional individual
an exemplary individual
an extraordinary individual
a special individual
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Recent Examples of expert
Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
Image Some cliff-side areas that are prone to landslides will remain off limits until May 15 as earthquake experts seek ways to minimize risk, Mayor Nikos Zorzos told reporters at the launch of the island’s tourism campaign at the Acropolis Museum in Athens on Tuesday.
—Niki Kitsantonis, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2025
Iran, for example, is expert at picking the winners of Iraqi elections.
—Michael Knights, Foreign Affairs, 11 Mar. 2025
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There, on the forest floor, was a binturong — a creature reported to smell like buttered popcorn, according to wildlife experts.
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Idaho law requires plaintiffs who bring a medical malpractice claim to provide expert testimony that shows the provider didn’t meet the applicable standard of health care.
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Legal scholars have said there is little legal precedent for Trump's war on Big Law, which has created a chilling effect across the legal community, and most will certainly have a chilling effect on his opponents who will need legal representation against him.—
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On top of that, the Trump administration has detained some international scholars who have expressed support for Palestinian causes or criticized Israel over the war in Gaza.—
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However, even the most skilled clinicians can struggle if the technology is difficult to use.—
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At Vi at Aventura, independent living comes with access to on-site assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, should it ever be needed.—
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What makes a painting by a master so much better than a really good fake?—
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Degree requirement: bachelor’s degree in information technology, engineering, computer science or business management; preference for MBA or a master’s degree in technology management.—
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This skillful painting by Sophie Zhou, a junior at The Kincaid School, was sold for a record $276,000 at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's school art competition auction.—
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This hints that, yes, skillful storytellers may actually live longer.—
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The mixture is often constructed around Vessel’s burly croon, which is frequently presented at the front of the mix, but is adept at harvesting accessible hooks out of a crashing breakdown when needed.—
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Quick-footed Trevor Story was adept at vacuuming up the baseball and making a spinning throw to first.—
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He’s got long arms (33 1/2″), big hands (9 7/8″) and a prototype frame (6-4, 315) that’d give offensive line guru Jeff Stoutland plenty to work with.—
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The quads feature blush, highlighter and yes, even the brand’s coveted Laguna bronzer, all packaged in stripes inspired by the umbrellas along Biarritz, France, one of the beauty guru’s most beloved destinations.—
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Calliope: This artistic, historic name honors a Greek muse.—
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Noah was given the artistic license that most designers can only dream of.—
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Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 Superintendent Theresa Plascencia is paid $345,000 a year, presiding over schools where just 16% of students are proficient in reading.—
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Only around one-third of students are proficient in these foundational skills needed to succeed in today's economy.—
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“Expert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expert. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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