1
as in especially
in regard to something mentioned explicitly or in detail
the supplementary material was specially intended to address earlier accusations of cultural bias
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2
as in extremely
to a great degree
a specially gifted pianist
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Recent Examples of specially
The brothers eventually sing and lead the police to a swap meet, where the guy who bought Sad Eyes is torturing her in the back of his specially squicky truck.
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Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 17 Apr. 2025
When the Spring meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund begin in Washington D.C. next week, some European Commission staff will come equipped with special burner phones and replacement laptops issued specially for U.S. travel.
—Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The Americans with Disabilities Act National Network defines service dogs as those specially trained to perform tasks for people with physical, intellectual or mental disabilities.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
This Dyson Airwrap in a chic, limited-edition jasper plum color is specially designed to enhance natural texture, define curls, and tame frizz—all without extreme heat.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2025
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Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 17 Apr. 2025
When the Spring meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund begin in Washington D.C. next week, some European Commission staff will come equipped with special burner phones and replacement laptops issued specially for U.S. travel.
—Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The Americans with Disabilities Act National Network defines service dogs as those specially trained to perform tasks for people with physical, intellectual or mental disabilities.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
This Dyson Airwrap in a chic, limited-edition jasper plum color is specially designed to enhance natural texture, define curls, and tame frizz—all without extreme heat.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specially
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Fewer visits to America The U.S. tourism industry could take an especially hard hit as Canadians give up their regular vacations south of the border.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Healthcare data is especially valuable on the black market because it can be exploited for long periods without easy detection.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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Buy something fun and extremely nerdy Lots of places discount their Star Wars merch and/or release exclusives on May 4, and StarWars.com has a roundup of all the coolest stuff, from Chewbacca flannel shirts and Hoth mini backpacks to a Grogu ring and R2-D2 Clip Charm.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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This moisturizing sunscreen is extremely hydrating, thanks to familiar ingredients such as ectoin, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and red algae—and, depending on your skin type, can satisfy both a.m. moisturizer and sunscreen steps.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
2 May 2025
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Vought previously criticized federal bureaucrats in private speeches in 2023 and 2024, particularly the EPA, according to reporting by the nonprofit investigative news site Pro Publica.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Others, particularly in the Global South, operate with outdated systems and limited technical capacity.—
London Business School,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Chobani broke ground on a very, very big natural foods plant in Rome, New York, after Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a press conference about the company's long-term investment late last month.—
Amy Neff Roth,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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An imperative to invest in women’s health The Women’s Health Initiative was established in response to a growing realization that very little medical research existed to inform health care that was specifically relevant to women.—
Jean Wactawski-Wende,
The Conversation,
2 May 2025
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Others, such as New Jersey, have created protocols specifically for getting people with upcoming travel plans their new IDs quickly.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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With this new collection, BLK/OPL is putting Black men first—with skincare that’s made specifically for them.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
29 Apr. 2025
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But that same process is highly flawed and produces some troubled players.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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More is needed in a highly competitive Eastern Conference, as the other playoff series are showing.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2025
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The outright comedy relief (notably Milo Mechem-Miller and Christopher Burnside as Bill-and-Ted-like sidekicks to the Prince) doesn’t quite work; ditto the attempt to paint Snow, the Prince and their friends in flippant modern-youth terms, while simultaneously selling classic fairy-tale romance.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
2 May 2025
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Most notably, then-chief executive officer Jack Heuer helped redefine the world of sports marketing in motorsport.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
2 May 2025
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Jeanine is incredibly well qualified for this position, and is considered one of the Top District Attorneys in the History of the State of New York.—
Sonam Sheth
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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The stakes are somehow ridiculously low—the winner essentially just receives bragging rights, along with a comically ugly metal bust of Davies’s head—and incredibly high, for comedians looking to boost their notoriety.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
8 May 2025
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“Specially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specially. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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