1
as in particularly
in the specific case of one person or thing as distinguished from others
all employees, but especially the administrative assistants, will need to learn to use the new phone system
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2
as in extremely
to a great degree
that university is especially strong in the sciences
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3
as in notably
in regard to something mentioned explicitly or in detail
he especially minded the proposed changes to the work schedule
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Recent Examples of especially
This effect can be especially beneficial under pressure.
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Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2025
The focus on decarbonization and circularity, especially textile-to-textile recycling, reflects the industry’s growing prioritization of sustainability.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
For retirees, this exposure is especially dangerous.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Still, Lebanon has reason to be especially alarmed.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 22 Oct. 2025
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Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2025
The focus on decarbonization and circularity, especially textile-to-textile recycling, reflects the industry’s growing prioritization of sustainability.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
For retirees, this exposure is especially dangerous.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Still, Lebanon has reason to be especially alarmed.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for especially
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As reported by the Columbus Dispatch, Judge Page was particularly persuaded by concerns about fairness and equity.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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There’s a particularly tragic moment when Bruggelstein tells the story of his drunken father getting run over by a mower, which the young boy witnessed.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
21 Oct. 2025
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The last six decades or so have been an extremely subtle hint, and the rest of us have cracked the code.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Other technologies, notably hydrogen, are also competitors to heat batteries.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Most notably, however, is that the deductions may not be enough to offset the repercussions of the Republicans’ spending bill, said Kayla Kitson, a senior policy fellow at the California Budget & Policy Center.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Underly requested no additional funding specifically for educator misconduct investigations.—
Danielle DuClos,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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More than 90 percent of boys see online messages about body image, and 75 percent see videos specifically about muscles, according to a new report from the nonprofit Common Sense Media.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
17 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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At the very least, a major influx of new cast members are bound to shake up the series third season, which will pick after the dramatic killing of a beloved character, the arrest of another, and the breakup between two more.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
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The King very recently joked about his age during a visit to officially open the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital in Smethwick.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
20 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Johnson was allegedly angry that the woman was taking too long at the checkout counter and threatened to harm her.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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Experts still advise moderation—about 8 ounces a day—since too much can add unnecessary sugar to your diet.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
18 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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But in the interim, since the dragon’s demise, something has gone terribly wrong.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
20 Oct. 2025
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When Ashton reacted terribly, well, he got pushed off that cliff.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
19 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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With someone like Charles, whose world is incredibly high-pressure and constantly moving — and a big thing is trust.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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But playing shortstop in the big leagues at an elite level is incredibly difficult.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Especially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/especially. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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