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
However, current legislators who won their seats in 2018 - namely, Jalen Anderson - are exempt from the new term limits and will be eligible to run for a third term in August.
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2026
This European Linen Tank Mini Dress is right up my alley, namely for its breathable fabric, loose fit, and handy side pockets.
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
This matters for future shareholders, namely those buying shares after the IPO, as substantial value has already been transferred to insiders before public investors bought shares.
—Brad Badertscher, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Since then, there have been two completely independent companies, namely RUAG International Holding AG and RUAG MRO Holding AG.
—Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for namely
Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2026
This European Linen Tank Mini Dress is right up my alley, namely for its breathable fabric, loose fit, and handy side pockets.
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
This matters for future shareholders, namely those buying shares after the IPO, as substantial value has already been transferred to insiders before public investors bought shares.
—Brad Badertscher, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Since then, there have been two completely independent companies, namely RUAG International Holding AG and RUAG MRO Holding AG.
—Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for namely
Recent Examples of Synonyms for namely
Adverb
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Ransom said the bill is especially important for commuters dealing with high gas prices.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The problem was widespread throughout the county as gas stations used steel underground storage containers that were highly corrosive, especially in coastal communities.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Still, Vance questioned Leo anew, pushing back specifically at the pope’s Palm Sunday assertion that God does not hear the prayers of those who make war.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Touches of green, the color Rolex drags out for all anniversary models, adorn the watch face, specifically the Rolex logo and the five-minute markers outside the batons around the outside of the dial.—
Allen Farmelo,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Pristine is specially formulated to work with all kinds of toilet paper.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The rocket will launch from a 532-foot (162-meter) long, 131-foot (40-meter) wide barge, the Dong Fang Hang Tian Gang, which has been specially converted for the purpose.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 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 16 Apr. 2026.
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