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
Experts have warned that the war will continue so long as foreign powers — namely the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt — continue backing and funding the belligerents, including a paramilitary accused of perpetrating a genocide.
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semafor.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Or what will new technologies – namely, artificial intelligence – mean for the job market?
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026
Some of these people Hughes had worked with and could count on, but others — namely, his cast — were unknown quantities, experienced in theater, less malleable than he was used to.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 24 Feb. 2026
The next evening, in addition to her Gucci gown, Kate wore heirloom jewelry from the royal collection, namely Queen Elizabeth’s Greville Diamond Chandelier Earrings and Queen Mary’s Diamond Choker bracelet.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
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semafor.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Or what will new technologies – namely, artificial intelligence – mean for the job market?
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026
Some of these people Hughes had worked with and could count on, but others — namely, his cast — were unknown quantities, experienced in theater, less malleable than he was used to.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 24 Feb. 2026
The next evening, in addition to her Gucci gown, Kate wore heirloom jewelry from the royal collection, namely Queen Elizabeth’s Greville Diamond Chandelier Earrings and Queen Mary’s Diamond Choker bracelet.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for namely
Adverb
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Autopay for some accounts, especially those relying on PayPal and certain credit cards, was delinked when the accounts were migrated to the NetworkCo backend system.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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Hillary Clinton has been especially vocal in calling for the proceedings to happen in public, rather than in private as Comer currently plans.—
STEVEN SLOAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The sheriff’s department specifically requested footage that includes cars, traffic, people or pedestrians, or anything that feels out of the ordinary or important.—
Randi Kaye,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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But admiring an athlete and copying their choices are two different things — and a smiley piercing, especially one done at home, comes with real health risks that the ADA has specifically flagged.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Fellow, Smith’s semen analysis company, developed technology that preserves sperm for up to 72 hours, allowing patients to collect samples at home and send them in a package specially developed to maintain their quality.—
Annalisa Merelli,
STAT,
19 Feb. 2026
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Look for soft cloths specially designed to clean stainless steel and wipe with the grain rather than against it.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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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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Solo shows are everywhere, for obvious economic reasons, but now, in more than a few of these pieces, there’s another element in play for their creators — to wit, their streaming future.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Namely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/namely. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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