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
That’s because the ride has one of the best animatronic figures in SoCal, namely a black cat scurrying across a piano.
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Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Meanwhile, some vitamins—namely, D, C, and B6—may improve the absorption of magnesium, Edwards pointed out.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 12 May 2026
Furthermore, two specific notions have been elaborated within the constructivist approach in media studies, namely media construct and simulacrum, theorized, respectively, by Gilles Deleuze and Jean Baudrillard.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 May 2026
Thus, if people do not live close to health facilities with intensive care units or advanced life-support technology, namely ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation), they would likely be advised to stay in Omaha.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
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Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Meanwhile, some vitamins—namely, D, C, and B6—may improve the absorption of magnesium, Edwards pointed out.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 12 May 2026
Furthermore, two specific notions have been elaborated within the constructivist approach in media studies, namely media construct and simulacrum, theorized, respectively, by Gilles Deleuze and Jean Baudrillard.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 May 2026
Thus, if people do not live close to health facilities with intensive care units or advanced life-support technology, namely ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation), they would likely be advised to stay in Omaha.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for namely
Adverb
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Morrow was especially dominant in the second, putting up 10 points and six rebounds to come just shy of a second straight first-half double-double.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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The spa Indoor and outdoor pools here provide extra options for entertainment, and the patio’s sunbeds see a lot of attention, especially on weekends when rates often drop here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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The right-back was likely to feature in coach Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad, which is being named on May 22, but the door has now creaked open for one of his rivals for that position — and specifically Trent Alexander-Arnold.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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There are potting mixes made specifically for certain succulents (such as cacti), and these are also recommended.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
12 May 2026
Adverb
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To meet a growing demand, a new therapy clinic specially designed for kids with autism opened last month in Liberty.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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Another go-to breakfast staple, these waffles are specially designed to go in the toaster.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
Adverb
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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 15 May. 2026.
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