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
More than 15,000 house fires are started every year by dryers, specifically due to years of lint buildup in dryer vents and ducting.
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Simon Hill, Wired News, 10 July 2025
This set specifically features Skylar the Deluxe Butterfly Pixie and an interactive Magic Mirror with over 50 light and sound modes.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 10 July 2025
Travelers buy them specifically for airport security.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
The technology behind Kara Pod The inspiration for Kara Pod comes from nature, specifically the Namib Desert's Stenocara beetle, which survives by harvesting water from the air.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025
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Simon Hill, Wired News, 10 July 2025
This set specifically features Skylar the Deluxe Butterfly Pixie and an interactive Magic Mirror with over 50 light and sound modes.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 10 July 2025
Travelers buy them specifically for airport security.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
The technology behind Kara Pod The inspiration for Kara Pod comes from nature, specifically the Namib Desert's Stenocara beetle, which survives by harvesting water from the air.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifically
Adverb
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The concert starts at 5:30 p.m. Expect congestion, especially during rush hour on Friday.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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Heel Pain Wearing sandals with minimal cushioning forces your heel to absorb more impact with each step, leading to heel pain, especially during long walks.1 5.—
Kelly Burch Published,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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The community is concerned about the impact on residents, particularly elderly individuals and those without transportation.—
Sofia Joseph,
jsonline.com,
9 July 2025
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Machines have a particularly hard time with strawberries because the soft fruit tends to be hidden under leaves.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
Adverb
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Still, the situation has since improved, and notably so.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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Club World Cup gets mammoth final in PSG, Chelsea: The FIFA Club World Cup’s debut as a major 32-team event across the U.S. had its negatives -- notably slashed ticket prices to combat lousy crowds for some matches.—
Greg Cote
July 13,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
Adverb
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Even the lighting is elaborate, specially fit and created by Rose Uniacke.—
India Brown,
Robb Report,
4 July 2025
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The Tennessee Department of Education, in partnership with Innovative Schools Model (ISM), recently provided $1 million in funding for an Aerospace class specially geared towards middle schoolers.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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“Specifically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specifically. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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