specially
adverb
spe·cial·ly
ˈspe-sh(ə-)lē 
1
: in a special manner
treated her friends specially
2
a
: for a special purpose
dresses made specially for the occasion
b
: in particular : specifically
made specially for you
3
: especially sense 2
makes a specially fine curry
was specially pleased with the gift
Examples of specially in a Sentence
dresses made specially for a wedding
The speech was written specially for the occasion.
The room was specially designed to be used as a library.
I was specially pleased with your gift.
people who are not specially gifted
I don't want to be treated specially.
Recent Examples on the Web
The event also acts as the release of a new seasonal beer specially created for Summerfair.
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The Enquirer, 25 Apr. 2024
Amsterdam has taken that one step further with blue-green roofs, specially designed to capture rainwater.
—Matt Simon, WIRED, 22 Apr. 2024
The next one is slated for September, so Miller will not be officially indicted until then, unless a special grand jury meeting is specially scheduled, according to Bishop.
—Emily Palmer, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
Rat Sound gear was specially constructed to survive the sometimes punishing environment of a combative punk rock show.
—Steve Appleford, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2024
An exquisite wedding dress worn in the 1930s by Jazz Age New York socialite and actress Natalie Potter will be brought to life with an interactive interface specially designed for the show by OpenAI.
—Nathan Heller, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024
Due to the remote nature of Dark Sky Sanctuaries, this designation is specially designed to increase awareness and conservation of these sites.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2024
Since all products are specially crafted in-house, BATCH has developed a stellar reputation for quality that keeps its customers loyal.
—All Cbd Naturals, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
It’s specially made to improve your ability to concentrate and think clearly.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
The Enquirer, 25 Apr. 2024
Amsterdam has taken that one step further with blue-green roofs, specially designed to capture rainwater.
—Matt Simon, WIRED, 22 Apr. 2024
The next one is slated for September, so Miller will not be officially indicted until then, unless a special grand jury meeting is specially scheduled, according to Bishop.
—Emily Palmer, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
Rat Sound gear was specially constructed to survive the sometimes punishing environment of a combative punk rock show.
—Steve Appleford, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2024
An exquisite wedding dress worn in the 1930s by Jazz Age New York socialite and actress Natalie Potter will be brought to life with an interactive interface specially designed for the show by OpenAI.
—Nathan Heller, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024
Due to the remote nature of Dark Sky Sanctuaries, this designation is specially designed to increase awareness and conservation of these sites.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2024
Since all products are specially crafted in-house, BATCH has developed a stellar reputation for quality that keeps its customers loyal.
—All Cbd Naturals, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
It’s specially made to improve your ability to concentrate and think clearly.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Specially.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/specially. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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