1
as in especially
in regard to something mentioned explicitly or in detail
the supplementary material was specially intended to address earlier accusations of cultural bias
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2
as in extremely
to a great degree
a specially gifted pianist
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Recent Examples of specially
Researchers based in the island country found their custom white paint, specially developed to 'sweat,' significantly reduced the need for air conditioning, while also maintaining its appearance for years.
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 23 June 2025
Tucked into the resort’s secluded tropical garden, the oasis was designed by Parisian modernist architect Isabelle Stanislas and features services specially created for this wellness treasure that engages all the senses.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
The Little Pub Amber, on tap, is brewed specially for the establishment by New England Brewing Company.
—Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2025
Mediation and Gaming Sessions at the Museum Museum visitors at the Louvre are invited to test the scenario of the Battle of Ain Jalut,
specially designed for the Mamluk exhibition, in the presence of a Louvre mediator and an
Xbox representative during an exceptional series of workshops.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 13 June 2025
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 23 June 2025
Tucked into the resort’s secluded tropical garden, the oasis was designed by Parisian modernist architect Isabelle Stanislas and features services specially created for this wellness treasure that engages all the senses.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
The Little Pub Amber, on tap, is brewed specially for the establishment by New England Brewing Company.
—Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2025
Mediation and Gaming Sessions at the Museum Museum visitors at the Louvre are invited to test the scenario of the Battle of Ain Jalut,
specially designed for the Mamluk exhibition, in the presence of a Louvre mediator and an
Xbox representative during an exceptional series of workshops.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specially
Adverb
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Without specifying any figures, Sinclair says its ratings for women’s tennis have grown since 2023, especially among the coveted 18-to-34-year-old demographic.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
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The Leo full moon on the 12th encourages you to step into the spotlight, especially in your work or daily routines.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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Her long, dark hair was messily waved, hanging past her shoulders like a shawl, while her eyebrows were shaved extremely thin, leaving little room for any expression other than a sly smile.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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While both the House and Senate bills proposed language that was extremely harmful to the pass-through entity community, the final Senate bill passed made significant modifications that will encourage continued investments via pass through entities.—
Lynn Mucenski Keck,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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Sasha Hupka President Trump's spending and tax bill stands to significantly impact Arizona's energy and economic landscape, particularly the clean energy and electric vehicle sectors.—
Sasha Hupka,
AZCentral.com,
9 July 2025
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The community is concerned about the impact on residents, particularly elderly individuals and those without transportation.—
Sofia Joseph,
jsonline.com,
9 July 2025
Adverb
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The problem with Canadian nationalism is that Canada is very new.—
Stephen Marche,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2025
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One place the Padres desperately need to upgrade is the outfield, but there aren't very many quality outfielders expected to be on the market.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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This set specifically features Skylar the Deluxe Butterfly Pixie and an interactive Magic Mirror with over 50 light and sound modes.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
10 July 2025
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More than 15,000 house fires are started every year by dryers, specifically due to years of lint buildup in dryer vents and ducting.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
Adverb
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The eight-piece set includes four washcloths, two hand towels, and two bath towels made from 100 percent cotton that’s not only soft and cuddly on the skin, but is also highly absorbent, according to the brand.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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The primetime event precedes the release of the highly anticipated Wicked: For Good, which hits theaters on Friday, Nov. 21.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
9 July 2025
Adverb
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This partnership makes the Grok models (most notably Grok 3) available for training and inference to a data-centric customer base that can leverage Nvidia or AMD accelerators for training and inference.—
Matt Kimball,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Perhaps most notably, MSNBC has staffed up its White House team, one of the most critical correspondent roles for any news organization.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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If the signal caller cannot produce a fully healthy season in 2025, the Dolphins might have to make an incredibly tough call by finding someone who can.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Flash floods can be so damaging because water is incredibly powerful.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
7 July 2025
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“Specially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specially. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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