as in especially
that is to say
there's always one person stuck with cleaning up the mess, namely me
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Recent Examples of namely
But pay close attention to the difference between how a reputable news organization acknowledges its mistakes—namely, by transparently correcting them—and how Trump or Musk reacts to being called out for getting something wrong.
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Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
The pair tapped into some of summer 2026’s biggest makeup trends for her birthday look—namely, body glitter, reflective lids, and matte skin.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 1 June 2026
Weebly has a few more tools, though, namely image filters and text effects.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 30 May 2026
That 19th-century artistic heritage is felt throughout the apartment with a thoughtful mix of vintage and antique pieces—namely a vintage steamer trunk coffee table, teak midcentury furniture, contemporary Scandi lighting, tonal bedding, and an ultra-modern kitchen and bathroom.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026
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Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
The pair tapped into some of summer 2026’s biggest makeup trends for her birthday look—namely, body glitter, reflective lids, and matte skin.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 1 June 2026
Weebly has a few more tools, though, namely image filters and text effects.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 30 May 2026
That 19th-century artistic heritage is felt throughout the apartment with a thoughtful mix of vintage and antique pieces—namely a vintage steamer trunk coffee table, teak midcentury furniture, contemporary Scandi lighting, tonal bedding, and an ultra-modern kitchen and bathroom.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for namely
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Emergency responders say the toddler's death is a tragic reminder of how dangerous the water is, especially at this time of year when peak water flows are being recorded.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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For SpaceX, the uninhibited nature of CEO Elon Musk, especially in his posts on X, presents risks amid the formality of the IPO process, said University of Notre Dame finance professor Timothy Loughran.—
Greg Bensinger,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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More specifically, travelers said the most common issues are accommodation problems, arguments with travel companions, bad weather and crowded destinations.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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But really, the focus is mostly on the whole scandal and, more specifically, on West.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
Adverb
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The new product range includes a full-sized keyboard and two mice that have been specially designed for those of us who spend long hours toiling away in front of a computer, a common scenario in this age of hybrid working.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Visitors start in a large room specially created for the tour that’s filled with real show props and creations.—
Philip Marcelo,
Fortune,
25 May 2026
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There were multiple high-wire moments, to wit: • In the sixth, Dollander issued a leadoff walk to Isaac Parades, and Carlos Correra ripped a double to left field off the glove of third baseman Kyle Karros.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
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The former is named for the patron saint of cooks and celebrates coastal Italian fare with a New Orleans tweak, to wit Chef Laura Collins’ Grilled Creole Oysters and Scampi Risotto.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Namely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/namely. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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