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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Key Takeaways The number of calories a person burns during a mile run averages around 100, but there is considerable variation depending on several factors, especially weight.
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Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025
These steals are worth shouting about, especially since so many are 2025 Best of Beauty winners or have been thoroughly tested by our editors.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025
The days were long and Birney and especially Moore spent many of them half-naked.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
Each of these picks, including highly coveted fleece pullovers, crisp button-downs, and refined wide-leg pants, deserves a place in your autumnal rotation, especially as temperatures continue to cool and layering becomes even more important.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
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Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025
These steals are worth shouting about, especially since so many are 2025 Best of Beauty winners or have been thoroughly tested by our editors.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025
The days were long and Birney and especially Moore spent many of them half-naked.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
Each of these picks, including highly coveted fleece pullovers, crisp button-downs, and refined wide-leg pants, deserves a place in your autumnal rotation, especially as temperatures continue to cool and layering becomes even more important.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for especially
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Political questions, particularly around security of supply, also have a big part to play.—
Andrew Saunders,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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The smooth landing was notable particularly in light of the fact that SpaceX was bracing for failure because engineers were intentionally testing the vehicle’s limits.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
14 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.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
11 Oct. 2025
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Act quickly, as these tickets will be in extremely high demand, and prices may rise.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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After assembling in the morning, team members were seen standing on corners throughout the neighborhood, notably at sites where immigration agents have been reported before, including a Home Depot.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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The former Duke standout did experience some success with the Giants, most notably a playoff win.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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The study did not look specifically at influenza.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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Built specifically for bars, restaurants, casinos and other commercial locations, the Joe Hand Promotions App delivers access to premium live sports content on streaming devices.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Elordi treated excited fans to selfies and autographs until the very last second, and del Toro spent much time doing the same to the delight of his fans.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Oct. 2025
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In keeping with that, many clear protein powders available online seem to contain no fats and very few carbs (one to two grams), if any at all.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
13 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Market Pantry was a hit among our editors—not too acidic, not too sweet, but balanced with the right amount of tang.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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Many international airlines, too, are doing away with separate first-class seating in favor of larger business-class cabins.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Demented cheering was broadcast on social media so loudly that many not-terribly-political Americans took notice.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Oct. 2025
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Not terribly long ago, Spanish restaurants were abundant in this part of Manhattan, but a good number have died off in recent years.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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Clarissa has an incredibly high standard, which is just so amazing.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
9 Oct. 2025
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But that means that the world around Indy has to be incredibly precise.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Especially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/especially. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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