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
Such longevity is rare among rock acts, especially those that helped pioneer a style many would argue has largely disappeared.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The way the Leafs are built, these two need to be great, especially on nights such as this.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 15 May 2025
On a fly ball to center field by Taylor Ward, the ball did something those hit at Petco Park usually don’t do, especially at night this time of year.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2025
All of them, especially here in Central Florida, need to be voted out and replaced.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 May 2025
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The way the Leafs are built, these two need to be great, especially on nights such as this.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 15 May 2025
On a fly ball to center field by Taylor Ward, the ball did something those hit at Petco Park usually don’t do, especially at night this time of year.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2025
All of them, especially here in Central Florida, need to be voted out and replaced.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for especially
Adverb
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Don't skip Super Nintendo World because of the stairs Just like in the original Super Mario games, there are a lot of stairs in Super Nintendo World, particularly in Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Weather proved an additional challenge, particularly the cold temperatures in the Lofoten Islands.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
22 May 2025
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No league in the United States is more popular than the National Football League, making the schedule release an extremely exciting day for the sports world.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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While some have argued for simply adding more landers and rovers, the analyses that can be done in laboratories on Earth will provide much more information than can be obtained on Mars with in situ assets that have, of necessity, extremely limited scientific instrumentation.—
Bruce Jakosky,
Space.com,
14 May 2025
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Newsom attributed the deficit to rising Medicaid spending, economic uncertainty, and the impact of federal tariff policies, notably blaming President Donald Trump's policies for reducing state revenues by as much as $16 billion in the coming years.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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Within the past 12 months, he’s assembled a team of senior executives — notably Mark Boxer, the former head of Amazon MGM Studios Distribution, and Arianna Bocco, the former IFC Films president — to run distribution and acquisitions in the country.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
14 May 2025
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Our favorites from Leesa are its cooling mattresses, specifically the Leesa Sapira Chill and the Leesa Legend Chill Hybrid.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
23 May 2025
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More specifically, the crested variety—commonly referred to as cockscomb—produces blooms that resemble a rooster's comb.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Rhythm is very important in my stories and the slightest second too long can disrupt this rhythm.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
14 May 2025
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The latest trailer was released on May 14, and it's packed with heroic vibes, jaw-dropping visuals, and what looks like a very annoyed protagonist.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
14 May 2025
Adverb
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And when music from the film's soundtrack swells on board, your heart will swell, too.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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Or will the Thunder once again prove too much for the Wolves over 48 minutes?—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
Adverb
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That number is not terribly surprising, given that the La Mesa medical facility treated the 10th-most acute strokes in the state and handled the largest volume in San Diego County in 2023, according to state data.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2025
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The wine list is strikingly good and (also strikingly) not terribly expensive.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
18 May 2025
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Booking flights into Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport or Fresno Yosemite International Airport can be incredibly costly, and after flying in you still need to navigate multi-hour drives to actually make it to the parks.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2025
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As incredibly fast as that is, space is incredibly spread out.—
Jarred Roberts,
The Conversation,
20 May 2025
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“Especially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/especially. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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