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Recent Examples of expressly
Since its ratification in 1791, the First Amendment has protected much more than the rights that are expressly mentioned in its text.
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Wayne Unger, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
And though the king, who is expressly apolitical, never directly criticized Trump, the contrast was apparent at times.
—Steven Sloan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
IndieWire debuts the trailer exclusively below ahead of the June 26 release of a movie that feels expressly tailored for the summer season.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026
Most significantly, the new laws expressly require officers to act in good faith, with reasonable care and in the best interests of the organization.
—Evonne Andris, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for expressly
Wayne Unger, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
And though the king, who is expressly apolitical, never directly criticized Trump, the contrast was apparent at times.
—Steven Sloan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
IndieWire debuts the trailer exclusively below ahead of the June 26 release of a movie that feels expressly tailored for the summer season.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026
Most significantly, the new laws expressly require officers to act in good faith, with reasonable care and in the best interests of the organization.
—Evonne Andris, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressly
Adverb
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The lagoon village specifically caters to families and groups.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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In several cases, older women have purchased residences specifically to be closer to their adult children and grandchildren in the city.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 May 2026
Adverb
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All driven by social media, of course, even though Joe himself wouldn’t dream of carrying a cell phone.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
21 May 2026
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For three consecutive innings, El Camino Real couldn’t get anyone to come through with a clutch hit even though a runner was on third base.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
Adverb
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The Canucks have sported cement shoes and now sit concretely at the bottom of the standings.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
11 Apr. 2026
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More concretely, this means reactivating the brand and stabilizing the business.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
19 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The patio umbrella in question is perfectly oversized to cast a cool shadow over your entire lounge area.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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The gym and indoor pool were updated around a decade ago, so have not yet been zhuzhed into the style of the rest of the place, but each is perfectly serviceable.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
Adverb
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Imagine your partner has spent hours cooking an elaborate dinner specially for you.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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It was specially designed to transport and install XXL monopile foundations for advanced offshore wind farms.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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Shoppers rave that the arm openings truly stand out, describing them as notably flattering and well-designed, without any awkward gaps.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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Dudley notably received a $1 million contribution from Phil Knight, the billionaire co-founder of Nike, which is based in Oregon.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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“Expressly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressly. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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