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
Delta Delta's waiver specifically applies to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, which advises flight passengers to allow at least four hours for domestic and international flight security screening.
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Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Unlike traditional comedy clubs, the audience has not specifically purchased a ticket to see the comedian.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
At a January 2021 meeting, the lottery board learned from its attorney that there was no law specifically banning the Action and Advance arrangement.
—ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Of course, as generation alpha gets older, spas are offering them treatments tailored specifically to their age and needs.
—Kathryn Romeyn, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
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Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Unlike traditional comedy clubs, the audience has not specifically purchased a ticket to see the comedian.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
At a January 2021 meeting, the lottery board learned from its attorney that there was no law specifically banning the Action and Advance arrangement.
—ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Of course, as generation alpha gets older, spas are offering them treatments tailored specifically to their age and needs.
—Kathryn Romeyn, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifically
Adverb
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McDonnell, who is also a guidance counselor at Norwood, said that stepping away will give her an opportunity to have more experiences in the winter, especially on school breaks.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of providing a safe haven for militants who carry out attacks inside Pakistan, especially for the Pakistani Taliban.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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Fear, isolation in the fields, language barriers, and immigration status continue to make farmworkers particularly vulnerable to exploitation.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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The votes mark incremental progress toward resolving at least some of the vacancies that have fueled the dispute, particularly in Utah, where Holyoak’s interim status has become a flashpoint in the broader fight.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
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There are numerous non-Korean producers and singer-songwriters throughout the album, and while this isn’t something unusual for a K-pop release, there’s plenty of overlap with those who made JENNIE’s sleek solo debut Ruby, most notably Diplo.—
Joshua Minsoo Kim,
Pitchfork,
24 Mar. 2026
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And yet Ukraine had its successes, most notably its strikes on Russian fuel depots and Operation Spiderweb, in which drones launched from trucks within Russia’s borders hit four air bases.—
Olivier Kempf,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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These are specially designed to attract and support creatures like bees, butterflies and other pollinators.—
Lesly Gregory,
AJC.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Many times, trailers are specially modified to smuggle people with hidden compartments in case of inspections.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Specifically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specifically. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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