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
The 53-foot, two-story coach was specially designed so an outdoor entertainment area could be constructed around it.
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Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Barreda Decode Shoes These suede and leather sneakers feature vintage design elements on the outside that first appeared on soccer shoes in the ’70s and ’80s, including a closer-to-the-ground cupsole that’s specially designed to provide stability on a variety of outdoor surfaces.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
Owen recommends using Chrysal flower food or similar products specially formulated for this purpose.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
During the city's eight matches, an official FIFA Fan Festival will be held at the LA Memorial Coliseum, while specially designated Fan Zones will host smaller-scale neighborhood events and watch parties throughout the tournament.
—Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
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Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Barreda Decode Shoes These suede and leather sneakers feature vintage design elements on the outside that first appeared on soccer shoes in the ’70s and ’80s, including a closer-to-the-ground cupsole that’s specially designed to provide stability on a variety of outdoor surfaces.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
Owen recommends using Chrysal flower food or similar products specially formulated for this purpose.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
During the city's eight matches, an official FIFA Fan Festival will be held at the LA Memorial Coliseum, while specially designated Fan Zones will host smaller-scale neighborhood events and watch parties throughout the tournament.
—Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specially
Adverb
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From an outside lens, Norway’s lack of hockey success doesn’t make much sense, especially considering its status in other winter sports.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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With two veterans gone, Coach Tyronn Lue will be looking deeper down the bench for help, especially late in games.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
19 Feb. 2026
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Criminal defenses that meet the legal threshold to argue an alternative perpetrator was responsible are extremely uncommon in the state, legal experts told the Statesman.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2026
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Fajardo-Acosta described him as an extremely serious person who also possessed a good sense of humor, spoke very eloquently and read all the time.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The filmmaker grew particularly animated by the time the final award was announced, more than three hours after the ceremony began.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Despite Tehran’s assurances of progress after the previous rounds, there are seemingly unreachable demands from the regime, particularly over its nuclear program.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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In fact, very little separates them.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 Feb. 2026
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So people are very patient with me.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
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Designed specifically for those under 5-foot-4, these jeans are shaping and offer all-day support.—
Melony Forcier,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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Major outdoor scenes took place in the sweeping moors of Yorkshire Dales National Park, specifically the unspoiled valley of Swaledale, known for picturesque landscapes comprising rivers, meadows and hills covered in swaths of wildflowers.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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In every way, such programs are unthinkable in Norway, a highly egalitarian society, in which wealth and resources are distributed evenly.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Restaurant recommendations are highly encouraged, given how popular the outlets are with even Hong Kong residents.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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In preseason this was the overriding message to a roster that returns more than 20 players from last year, notably more than recent groups.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The letter lands the middle of the 2026 edition of the Berlinale in which the topics of politics has become a central theme, most notably following comments by jury head Wim Wenders in the opening press conference.—
William Earl,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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Searching for a desirable fall 1991 Yohji Yamamoto Homme leather jacket or an incredibly elusive fanny pack from Louis Vuitton’s 1996 collaboration with Vivienne Westwood?—
Alexandra Hildreth,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps incredibly, Franciosa and Rubi did not immediately hang up the phone.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Specially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specially. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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