1
as in particularly
in the specific case of one person or thing as distinguished from others
all employees, but especially the administrative assistants, will need to learn to use the new phone system
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2
as in extremely
to a great degree
that university is especially strong in the sciences
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3
as in notably
in regard to something mentioned explicitly or in detail
he especially minded the proposed changes to the work schedule
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Recent Examples of especially
The formula is lightweight and lasts all day,, especially when paired with one of the brand’s body creams (Brazilian Bum Bum is our favorite).
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Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
Manning continues to be involved with the game today, especially with his Giants.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Additionally, Williams feels proud of how her transparency has helped others not feel ashamed of doing what’s best for their health, especially considering there's been a lot of controversy surrounding the use of GLP-1 medications.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
The mood is uplifting and educational, especially when bands are in session.
—Stirling Kelso, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
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Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
Manning continues to be involved with the game today, especially with his Giants.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Additionally, Williams feels proud of how her transparency has helped others not feel ashamed of doing what’s best for their health, especially considering there's been a lot of controversy surrounding the use of GLP-1 medications.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
The mood is uplifting and educational, especially when bands are in session.
—Stirling Kelso, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for especially
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Such advances are particularly valuable in drug discovery, where precise molecular design is essential, as well as in the development of advanced materials and agrochemicals.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Still, Scott’s 2024 reunion with the coaching duo didn’t start off particularly well.—
Mike Kaye
January 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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Where to find warming centers around Philadelphia Philadelphia has activated an Enhanced Code Blue due to the extremely cold temperatures.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Beyond leisure, the property will seek to attract groups with 11,300 square feet of meeting and event space, most notably a 5,200-square-foot ballroom.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The seaside road routinely has closed because of rockslides, mudflows, flooding, wildfires and coastal erosion, most notably in Big Sur but also in several sections from Malibu up through the North Coast.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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All four European expeditions saw a Rapa Nui of gardens and grassland, with no forest or tall trees; Roggeveen had specifically noted Islanders’ excitement at the sight of timber.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Some of the videos were specifically about the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, which stoked widespread outrage and condemnation all across social media sites.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Another very important component of any AI law is the jurisdictional scope.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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At the very least, legislatures need to address the impact of data centers and complete their work on the risks of AI bias.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2026
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Rihanna, too, has laid her claim to the pattern, having long been an animal print fanatic.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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Around here, for too many immigrants, here lawfully or not, going to church has actually been risky for months.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The movie seems keen to the now-ancient and passé concept of selling out, though not terribly interested in actually reviving or adopting Gen X’s principled superstition against it.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Jan. 2026
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While Chris Pratt’s new sci-fi thriller, Mercy, is not shaping up to do terribly well at the box office, reviews are starting to come in during its opening weekend from both critics and fans.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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San Dieguito’s Director of Teaching Learning and Education Brieahna Weatherford said getting to this point has been incredibly challenging, the culmination of two years of work.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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At liftoff, there’s this incredibly gorgeous orange glow that came out of the bottom of the launch pad.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Especially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/especially. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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