expressly

adverb

Definition of expresslynext
1
as in specifically

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2
as in even

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Recent Examples of expressly They would also be restricted from using grants to pay for conferences and professional memberships unless expressly approved by the federal agency. — Aliasger K. Salem, The Conversation, 23 July 2026 The February filing expressly argued that men and biological women who identify as men can be treated differently under equal-protection principles and emphasized the large degree of deference courts traditionally give military judgments. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 22 July 2026 Although the criminal immunity of certain staff had been waived, the waiver did not expressly extend to their dependents, leaving Sacoolas protected. — Will Carless, USA Today, 19 July 2026 Accordingly, the Court expressly finds that Plaintiffs acted in bad faith. — Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for expressly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressly
  1. specifically
  2. even
  3. concretely
  4. perfectly
  5. specially
  6. notably
Adverb
  • More specifically, nutmeg and cloves add subtle warmth, while black pepper and bay leaves add a sharp and herbaceous undertone.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
  • For example, defining what specifically the company is willing to pay a premium for, instead of making those calls on a case-by-case basis.
    — Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of specifically
Adverb
  • Planners prioritize areas that don’t have equitable park access to ensure everybody can get to a dog park, splash pad or even just green space, Walker said.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The city has not enforced the loan’s default provisions, even after Step Up settled a separate $3 million state lawsuit over undelivered Project Homekey housing.
    — Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of even
Adverb
  • So are Korean workers reacting concretely to Hyundai’s early plans?
    — John Werner, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Trump spoke now not only to distract from his sputtering Iran war and its effects on the economy, but also because his attempts to concretely interfere with the 2026 election thus far have almost all failed.
    — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
Definition of concretely
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  • Tom’s evolution from a young advisor to a cornerstone of our firm perfectly illustrates why mentorship is the lifeblood of any thriving organization.
    — Corey McQuade, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • All perfectly comfortable, well-designed, if a little innocuous across the board.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
Definition of perfectly
Adverb
  • Emerging studies on leading AI models that have been specially trained by scholars to act as virtual Commanders-in-Chief, armed with massive arsenals of atomic arms, have been alarming.
    — Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Oddly enough, though floors 1 through 16 looked like offices behind the cladding of specially tinted glass framed in stainless steel, they were actually crammed with electronics and electromechanical relays.
    — David Szondy August 01, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of specially
Adverb
  • The campaign included live song previews on tour, a UMusic Shop retail takeover, and a Spotify billboard lyric campaign, all while maintaining a notably quiet traditional press footprint.
    — Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The roster still lacks scoring punch, most notably off the bench.
    — Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
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“Expressly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressly. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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