Definition of speciallynext
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as in especially
in regard to something mentioned explicitly or in detail the supplementary material was specially intended to address earlier accusations of cultural bias

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Recent Examples of specially Some sets come with additional lids, which may be duplicates or something unique, such as specially sized lids for soda bottles. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 Emerging studies on leading AI models that have been specially trained by scholars to act as virtual Commanders-in-Chief, armed with massive arsenals of atomic arms, have been alarming. Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Oddly enough, though floors 1 through 16 looked like offices behind the cladding of specially tinted glass framed in stainless steel, they were actually crammed with electronics and electromechanical relays. David Szondy august 01, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026 The silk taffeta dress was specially woven and dyed ivory and featured a ruffled collar, puffed sleeves, voluminous skirt and, perhaps most notably, a dramatic 25-foot train and 153-yard tulle veil. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for specially
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Adverb
  • Later, a fellow resident gave him a house, and neighbors supported him, especially during his final two years of illness.
    Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Everything feels intuitive, especially thanks to the hotel’s seamless digital app.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • The balance between efficiency and pleasantness in doing business seems extremely hard to achieve.
    Judith Martin, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Naegleria fowleri infections are extremely rare, with only 180 confirmed between 1937 and 2025, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.
    Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Seemingly countless millions of dollars are being spent on the measure, particularly by its wealthy opponents.
    Dan Walters, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • At roughly $30 per pouch, the cost can quickly add up — particularly for larger districts serving thousands of students.
    Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Romanian officials have warned that the danger to border communities is very real.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • California eventually adopted a very limited film tax credit plan in 2009, but even then production had already gone elsewhere.
    Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • More specifically, Lili remembered going to a nearby park with the Pollak boy and getting in trouble for walking on the grass.
    David Pollak, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • There was a pause, as a room full of songwriters — the event was specifically for the Recording Academy’s Songwriters & Composers Wing — erupted into laughter.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Zhang Xianzhe, an engineer connected to China’s Chengdu aircraft design establishment, warned that large language models can invent highly specific military information.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026
  • There were also active fires near a well designed to remove methane, which is highly flammable.
    Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Most notably, Saudi Arabia has rerouted about 5 million barrels of oil per day that would have been destined for awaiting oil tankers in the Persian Gulf.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Founded by Courtney Yeager, who is also notably the founder of The Tox, a lymphatic drainage method, The Shade brings that same philosophy into her nail practice, offering an experience that goes far beyond a traditional manicure.
    Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Iran’s currency – the rial – is incredibly weak and dropped to a record low of two million against the US dollar yesterday.
    Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Instead of using the developed AI software to create the animation, the film is incredibly homespun.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026

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“Specially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specially. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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