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
The move comes as FedEx aims to focus more on high-margin verticals as a way to bolster profitability, namely through high-value B2B and specialized B2C segments.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
The traditional downsides of a pickup, namely an uncomfortable ride quality and a lack of amenities, are now a liability rather than an expectation.
—New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026
Elsewhere, namely southern Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan, freezing rain will be the biggest concern.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
In a wide-ranging interview with Fox News following the meeting, Zelenskyy detailed how Ukraine’s battlefield innovations, namely its anti-Russian drone systems, are influencing defense partnerships worldwide.
—Matt Finn , Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
The traditional downsides of a pickup, namely an uncomfortable ride quality and a lack of amenities, are now a liability rather than an expectation.
—New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026
Elsewhere, namely southern Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan, freezing rain will be the biggest concern.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
In a wide-ranging interview with Fox News following the meeting, Zelenskyy detailed how Ukraine’s battlefield innovations, namely its anti-Russian drone systems, are influencing defense partnerships worldwide.
—Matt Finn , Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for namely
Adverb
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Outside the courtroom, the case is already having an impact — especially in South Florida's immigrant communities.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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But many argue that the war has given the Iranians a better footing than originally anticipated, especially given the economic fallout globally.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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For the third game in a row, Towns — a six-time All-Star specifically for his scoring gifts — was invisible on offense in the first half before imposing his will over the second two quarters as the Knicks attempted to punch themselves back into a game.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Botanical Gardens next door includes the Jacob Ballas Children's Garden, specifically designed for children.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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The luxuriously plush microfiber hair towel wrap, with more than 25,000 positive reviews, is specially designed to gently and quickly dry hair, helping to prevent frizz and damage.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The La Costa Canyon production features the School Edition, specially adapted for family-friendly audiences while preserving the hilarity and high-energy spectacle of the original.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 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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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 6 Apr. 2026.
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