1
as in especially
in regard to something mentioned explicitly or in detail
specifically, I object to the second point
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2
as in particularly
in the specific case of one person or thing as distinguished from others
the medical study is focused on women, and specifically older women
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Recent Examples of specifically
Consider using hair products specifically designed for thick hair to minimize frizz and enhance texture.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
WIthout the temporary jail operating, the city will continue to send arrestees suspected of municipal offenses to jails in other parts of Missouri — specifically, Vernon County, near Nevada, and Johnson County, just outside of Warrensburg.
—Dylan Lysen
june 16, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
And this is where the second component of the performance-lecture’s effectiveness comes in, specifically for artists who work with technology and the internet as their subject and medium.
—Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 16 June 2026
Best chrome wheel cleaner Best cleaners While many detailing brands use a one-cleaner-fits-all approach to wheels, Meguiar’s specifically formulates theirs for chrome.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
WIthout the temporary jail operating, the city will continue to send arrestees suspected of municipal offenses to jails in other parts of Missouri — specifically, Vernon County, near Nevada, and Johnson County, just outside of Warrensburg.
—Dylan Lysen
june 16, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
And this is where the second component of the performance-lecture’s effectiveness comes in, specifically for artists who work with technology and the internet as their subject and medium.
—Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 16 June 2026
Best chrome wheel cleaner Best cleaners While many detailing brands use a one-cleaner-fits-all approach to wheels, Meguiar’s specifically formulates theirs for chrome.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifically
Adverb
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And people experiencing pain, fatigue, anxiety and stress may also be especially vulnerable because the brain plays a central role in interpreting bodily sensations.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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This poppy red trench is the kind of summer statement piece that’s worth the investment, especially with this discount.—
Aemilia Madden,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
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State leaders recently created a task force to examine the growing threat, particularly after a winter with low snowfall and continuing drought conditions in many mountain communities.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Cape Verde surprises once again When the World Cup draw first came out, Sunday’s group stage game in Miami between two-time champion Uruguay and tournament debutant Cape Verde did not seem like a particularly compelling matchup.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
Adverb
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Lopes notably threw himself in front of a Mikel Oyarzabal volley with just moments to go, a prime example of the back-four’s commitment to defend their goal.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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But the performance-lecture has become an increasingly popular medium that artists—and notably performers coming from a wide range of backgrounds—have taken on with a great deal of success.—
Shanti Escalante-De Mattei,
ARTnews.com,
16 June 2026
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The specially emulsified formula keeps the ceramides evenly dispersed (no shaking required), while the lightweight mist feels especially refreshing on hot, humid summer days.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
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How To Clean Porous Tile Backsplashes Clean natural stone tiles with a pH-neutral cleaner specially designed for use on stone.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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“Specifically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specifically. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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