métiers

noun

variants also metiers
plural of métier
as in things
something for which a person shows a special talent public speaking is not my métier, as others can attest

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Recent Examples of métiers That store, which is also two stories and offers all 16 metiers, is inspired by the local Sonoran Desert and pays homage to the sunlight and succulents prevalent in the area. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
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  1. things
  2. specialties
  3. specialities
Noun
  • In our conspiratorial age, the idea that there are fine, obscure relationships between seemingly disparate things is a thought seductive on the surface but oftentimes shallow underneath.
    — Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
  • While her home didn't suffer any damage, the loss of electricity was making things difficult, Haro said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of things
Noun
  • Behind the grocery aisles, customers will also find a small restaurant serving Middle Eastern specialties like kebabs, shawarma, hummus and rice plates alongside burgers, sandwiches and breakfast items.
    — Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Wegmans carries international specialties from across the globe, including Latino, Asian, Indian, Korean, Caribbean, South American and European foods.
    — Chase Jordan October 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of specialties
Noun
  • 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
Definition of specialities

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“Métiers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/m%C3%A9tiers. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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