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
Some throw pillow shapes—namely ones that can do double duty as floor cushions when the occasion rises—are just superior, in our opinion.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
In his testimony, Norwood argues that Entergy failed to consider other less costly options for its generating project in Jefferson County, namely converting the already-existing White Bluff facility to burn natural gas.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2025
That being said, there are natural ingredients that can harm your marble as well, namely vinegar and lemon juice.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
According to the Bank of America, the industry has historically outperformed the S&P 500 in three of the last six months of the year—namely September, October and November.
—Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
In his testimony, Norwood argues that Entergy failed to consider other less costly options for its generating project in Jefferson County, namely converting the already-existing White Bluff facility to burn natural gas.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2025
That being said, there are natural ingredients that can harm your marble as well, namely vinegar and lemon juice.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
According to the Bank of America, the industry has historically outperformed the S&P 500 in three of the last six months of the year—namely September, October and November.
—Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for namely
Adverb
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These can run a couple hundred dollars, especially for large breeds.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Never follow your boyfriend to college, especially a seemingly mediocre college, as Belly does with Jeremiah to the fictional Finch.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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For Thanksgiving, specifically, the search engine says low prices are typically available 24 to 59 days before departure, with the lowest prices offered 35 days out.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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An alternative method is to use a degreasing cleaner specifically designed for kitchen appliances.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Plates created specially for the evening had been broken and glued back together.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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The robot is trained specially for disaster-response applications, requiring it to pass multiple tests to prove its usefulness.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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While not abandoning core design DNA—crisp, modern tailoring, languid sensuality, and oodles of good taste to wit—the brand delivered a collection that felt like a breath of fresh air.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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White envisioned a truly global league; to wit, athletes at the first event in Aspen represent 10 countries and four continents.—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Namely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/namely. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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