1
as in extraordinary
being out of the ordinary
a candidate who handled the stunning defeat with especial grace
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2
as in familiar
closely acquainted
he told his especial friends about the job offer but kept everyone else in the dark
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as in specific
of a particular or exact sort
with a very ordinary lawn, we don't have any especial need for a gardener
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Recent Examples of especial
This oath certainly applies, in an especial manner, to their conduct in their official character.
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Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
29 July 2025
Not every governor hands out rosary beads, especial rosary beads blessed by the late Pope Francis.
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Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
19 June 2025
To one pursuing the even tenor of his usual routine, the chewing of coca gives no especial sensation, in fact the only result seems to be a negative one, an absence of the customary desire for food and sleep.
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Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
Further, studies have shown that people with more abdominal fat have smaller brain volumes especial in areas related to memory and decision making.
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Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for especial
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
29 July 2025
Not every governor hands out rosary beads, especial rosary beads blessed by the late Pope Francis.
—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
19 June 2025
To one pursuing the even tenor of his usual routine, the chewing of coca gives no especial sensation, in fact the only result seems to be a negative one, an absence of the customary desire for food and sleep.
—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
Further, studies have shown that people with more abdominal fat have smaller brain volumes especial in areas related to memory and decision making.
—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for especial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for especial
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This year’s celebration comes on the heels of a late June warehouse fire in Boyle Heights that released extraordinary amounts of soot and smoke across the county, on par with pollution generated by the previous year’s wildfires.
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These were moments of extraordinary dissent against the British government by American colonists.
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Unlike scenic destinations that become part of a wedding backdrop, Walshe said Madison Square Garden presents the opposite challenge because designers would first have to erase the venue's familiar arena feel before creating something entirely new.
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From there, Florida's history followed the path more familiar to Americans, eventually becoming the 27th state in 1845.
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Even though the film had no specific political focus.
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The specific programs targeted by the EPA regulate emissions from vehicles, lawn and garden equipment, and generators.
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What Trump is doing is unusual.
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Heat domes are not unusual, but the temperatures in this one have been.
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For a more intimate atmosphere and a bit more space, Potato Head Suites, just across the courtyard, is a better pick.
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Sittenfeld deftly situates the problems of patriarchy and class politics within an intimate, decades-long love story—and what is more American than that potent mix?
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The Kelce brothers have a special royal guest joining their podcast before the Swift wedding extravaganza.
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Back in December 2023, Travis opened up about receiving a special gift from his new brother-in-law, who was dressed as Santa.
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To start, Lendeborg is an exceptional passer who can run point from the forward position.
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Collectors are competing for works with scarcity, exceptional provenance, and a clear place in art history.
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With the wrap in front of you, fold up the edge closest to you.
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Because wells in the region are large and close to one another, restarting production will require significant coordination across companies and countries to ensure consistent pressure across multiple wells.
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“Especial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/especial. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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