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
There will be a few minor decisions on the offensive side of the ball, namely the need to re-sign right guard Dalton Risner, an August addition who proved to be a fantastic veteran fit.
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The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Over her storied career, she’s been surrounded by innumerable supporters, namely her husband Matthew Broderick, best known for his role as Ferris Bueller in the iconic 1980s juggernaut Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
The San Bernardino band is a pioneer of the subgenre, which blends the traditional instrumentation of Mexican folk balladry with elements of American trap music, namely its beats and the gritty lyrical content that deals with matters of moving contraband, turf wars and endless hustle.
—Andrea Flores
jan. 8, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
So, keeping a fair perspective and prioritizing the things that matter most, namely, family.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 8 Jan. 2026
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The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Over her storied career, she’s been surrounded by innumerable supporters, namely her husband Matthew Broderick, best known for his role as Ferris Bueller in the iconic 1980s juggernaut Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
The San Bernardino band is a pioneer of the subgenre, which blends the traditional instrumentation of Mexican folk balladry with elements of American trap music, namely its beats and the gritty lyrical content that deals with matters of moving contraband, turf wars and endless hustle.
—Andrea Flores
jan. 8, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
So, keeping a fair perspective and prioritizing the things that matter most, namely, family.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for namely
Adverb
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That’s one of the most beautiful things about doing the play right now, that there are so many people coming who have never been to a play before, especially young people.—
Juan A. Ramírez,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
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Building blocks, plastic toys, and game pieces should be cleaned regularly, especially if a child has been sick.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Here are six overdone or dated decor accents the designers specifically called out.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
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Although women from North East, Kent, and Wessex appeared to want to leave their hometowns for a new world, specifically.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Toiletries are full-sized and specially formulated for 1 Hotel by Bamford Spa.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
9 Jan. 2026
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The company provides nurses specially trained in the area of advanced wound care to work remotely with organizations like hospitals and home health companies, which might not otherwise have access to them.—
Elizabeth Green,
AJC.com,
8 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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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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“Namely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/namely. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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