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
Storms may affect travel As storms bubble up across the Northeast, travel disruptions may be possible, especially in New York, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, according to AccuWeather.com.
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Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 20 June 2025
The fact that zombie movies are not inherently especially expensive to make also must account for their popularity.
—James Grebey, Time, 20 June 2025
People stop in often for lunch, especially to cop the Classic Gumbo, Bayou Nachos, Uncle Jo’s Pasta, and Oysters Gentilly.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 20 June 2025
Emily was such a trailblazer, especially at that time and on that network.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2025
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Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 20 June 2025
The fact that zombie movies are not inherently especially expensive to make also must account for their popularity.
—James Grebey, Time, 20 June 2025
People stop in often for lunch, especially to cop the Classic Gumbo, Bayou Nachos, Uncle Jo’s Pasta, and Oysters Gentilly.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 20 June 2025
Emily was such a trailblazer, especially at that time and on that network.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for especially
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Dominance in possession is still the ideal and, in both tactical setups, the defenders are asked to push high up the pitch in order to pressure the opposition quickly, particularly in the centre, to force turnovers.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Stop and think about that, particularly in relation to Lennon’s lyrics.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The extremely diverse group speaks nine different languages and a quarter of the recruits are women, a higher number than any previous class, agency officials said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2025
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The entire bet was on a big wing shot creator who was extremely young.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Tracking is hardly a science, and projections have been notably off in a number of instances from all the services.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2025
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Her shows have been filled with family, fashion, different music genres, and most notably country music and cultural commentary.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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Unlike traditional coverage, these policies are designed specifically to address the risk profiles of high-powered and high-net-worth individuals and their families.—
Matt Cullina,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Groom further advises that many high schools and community centers offer job boards and career workshops specifically for teens.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
16 June 2025
Adverb
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Love Island has had this very successful Hotel Hideaway game.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2025
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And at the very top, 15 centibillionaires, less than 1% of the group, boast a combined net worth of $2.4 trillion.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
19 June 2025
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Yet, the messaging does not come across as too heavy or overbearing.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
17 June 2025
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Conservatives counter the state’s debt is still too high and that any deviation from savings practices is a road to fiscal chaos.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2025
Adverb
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After its last attempt to take down the Autobots goes terribly awry, he’s booted out of the Decepticons forever.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
12 June 2025
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As events would soon make clear, that assumption was terribly misguided.—
Vali Nasr,
Foreign Affairs,
10 June 2025
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Both Marlins righties are incredibly talented and expected to be available at the trade deadline.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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The film obviously has some major horror elements with the infected charging about, but also some tender moments with the family and then an incredibly emotional scene towards the end of the film.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
25 June 2025
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“Especially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/especially. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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