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namely

adverb

ˈnām-lē How to pronounce namely (audio)
Definition of namelynext
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, that is not the case for specialty ambulatory settings, particularly procedural fields like orthopedics, namely laterality, precise description of special tests, range-of-motion findings, procedure details and clear return-visit plans. — Pat Williams, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026 That’s namely all the interlude chapters — police reports, 911 calls, courtroom transcripts, newspaper clippings, and scientific research into the telekinetic gene that collectively teases a larger world. — Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026 The return of quarterback Patrick Mahomes has him even more optimistic than Thompson, as do the defensive changes, namely the additions of rookies R Mason Thomas, Mansoor Delane and returning cornerback L’Jarius Sneed. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026 Yet due to geography and time zone differences, local traders face a distinct natural disadvantage compared to their counterparts in New York, namely having to wake up three hours earlier. — CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for namely
Recent Examples of Synonyms for namely
  1. especially
  2. specifically
  3. specially
  4. to wit
Adverb
  • The film’s feminist commentary feels dated and obvious, especially in regards to the obvious sexism of the Catholic church and its teachings on gender relations.
    — Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Root was nominated for his work as Monroe Fuches on Barry in 2019, making his new record especially fitting.
    — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of especially
Adverb
  • Even more specifically, if the Phillies are facing the Chicago Cubs in the Wild Card Series, Game 1 could call for a righty starter.
    — Matt Gelb, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • One downside of PocketGuard is that it’s not specifically oriented toward retirees.
    — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of specifically
Adverb
  • For this performance, the work was specially arranged for the tenor and bass voices of the Turtle Creek Chorale.
    — Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The young lady had specially flown in from New York and Alan had concocted a piece of simple blackmail.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of specially
Adverb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of to wit

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“Namely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/namely. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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