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as in specialties

something for which a person shows a special talent my speciality is linguistics

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Recent Examples of specialities While traditional family recipes and regional specialities are at the heart of the competition, contestants are pushed outside their comfort zones through challenges inspired by fine dining, street food and international cuisines. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026 Don’t miss out on Belgian specialities, such as chips and mayonnaise, a classic now with heritage status (although here beef stew is the preferred topping). — Adrienne Wyper, TheWeek, 17 Sep. 2026 Another Los Angeles restaurant featured on the Times list was Holbox, serving specialities from coastal regions of Mexico. — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026 The lunch and dinner menus provide options of traditional Cyclades specialities; think Greek salad, chicken meatballs, spanikopita. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026 Village shops sell soaps, shower gels, and essential oils; cafes and restaurants serve specialities such as mimosa rosé and mimosa cakes. — Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2026 Order an excellent steak or burger or opt for Irish specialities like fish and chips or steak and mushroom pie. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2026 The four-course tasting menu focuses on the sea, with dishes showcasing regional specialities such as clipfish, cod, the catch of the day and even whale. — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Star dishes include Nobu’s own specialities and those inspired by Barcelona’s coast. — Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 7 May 2026

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The hotel can arrange tours with excellent local guides on the subject of art, history, music, restaurants, or the supernatural, one of our city’s specialties.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
The actor studied cookbooks to practice her skills, and one of her specialties was the French dish pot-au-feu.

— Juliana Ukiomogbe, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026

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Which brings us back to the list of things that lasted longer than Zacharia’s term as White House Press Secretary.

— Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026
The wide-leg pants keep things relaxed, and the ruched waist on the knit top adds shape and makes the whole look feel more polished than a standard sweatshirt set.

— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2026

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