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 As those critics noted, the Constitution doesn’t expressly authorize the Court to overturn acts of Congress. — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 States have largely refused to comply, citing privacy laws and the Constitution, which expressly delegates election administration to the states subject to congressional oversight. — Eric McDaniel, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026 Some manufacturers expressly warn against using polishes on their flooring. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2026 The theater, no surprise, went with the Ibsen work that seems written expressly for this wacky MAHA moment. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 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
  • Even more specifically, if the Phillies are facing the Chicago Cubs in the Wild Card Series, Game 1 could call for a righty starter.
    — Matt Gelb, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • One downside of PocketGuard is that it’s not specifically oriented toward retirees.
    — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of specifically
Adverb
  • Bullock and Kidman have been doing the talk shows, the junkets, and even Therapuss.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2026
  • Additionally, airlines are making moves for the fall and even the winter, extending seasonal flight routes beyond their usual September cutoffs.
    — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of even
Adverb
  • What was actually different about the response A few things about Coxon’s episode are concretely different from what preceded it, beyond raw view counts.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026
  • People keep trying to game this out more concretely, but the numbers are slippery.
    — John Werner, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of concretely
Adverb
  • Part memoir, part how-to guide for heated political conversations, it’s perfectly timed for what could be one of the most expensive and most polarized midterm elections in modern history.
    — Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
  • It's perfectly located on the eastern side of the island, close enough to walk to the restaurants and spa without a buggy, but still very private.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of perfectly
Adverb
  • The Right Way When cleaning, skip the abrasive sponges for soft cloths and use cleaners specially designed for ceramic cooktops.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Across the country, churches and city halls opened specially on Saturday so people could light candles, write down their thoughts about the deceased king in condolence books.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of specially
Adverb
  • Most notably, there’s the Eden Roc Sea Bass and the wonderfully old-school Steak Diane, which also appears on the menu at Eden-Roc Restaurant in France.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Most visibly, British influence is evident in the sporting arena, notably soccer, which was brought over by British immigrants.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
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“Expressly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressly. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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