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 treatment plan is specially prepared by taking into account the patient’s hair loss type, hair structure, face shape, and expectations.
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
That site has been specially landscaped with craters, rocks and berms.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Ice microbes are specially adapted to their harsh conditions.
—Katherine Bourzac, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Plates created specially for the evening had been broken and glued back together.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
That site has been specially landscaped with craters, rocks and berms.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Ice microbes are specially adapted to their harsh conditions.
—Katherine Bourzac, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Plates created specially for the evening had been broken and glued back together.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specially
Adverb
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To reduce the risk of mosquito bites and West Nile virus, health officials recommend using insect repellent and wearing long sleeves and long pants when outdoors, especially during peak mosquito activity at dawn and dusk.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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That’s such a fun balance, especially for a show like this.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Evan Adlman, executive vice president of commercial sales and revenue operations at AMC Networks, talked about the current challenge of the TV landscape is figuring out how to get their content in front of as many viewers as possible due to the current model being extremely fragmented.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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Consider either skipping exfoliation or choosing an extremely gentle exfoliant specifically made for sensitive skin.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
26 Sep. 2025
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The proposal of a drone wall, which is particularly supported by Baltic and Eastern European states, is intended as both a deterrence and defensive barrier, as well as a way to pool resources to bolster Europe’s collective defense.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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This will be of particularly importance in November 2026, when voters head to the midterm elections.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The lemonade stand and bake sale became very profitable and would turn into a giant play date in their front yard every June.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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With a very capable Ryzen 7 processor that can handle productivity tasks with ease, paired with a capacious 32GB of DDR5 RAM, this pocket-sized PC can slot in to just about any situation.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
29 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Users would also be prohibited from uploading any confidential information, including student data, into the district’s AI systems unless the system has been specifically approved for that purpose.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Sep. 2025
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Consider either skipping exfoliation or choosing an extremely gentle exfoliant specifically made for sensitive skin.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
26 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Sneaking into a plane's landing gear can be highly risky, health and aviation experts have previously told USA TODAY.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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There are still very talented and highly trained professionals at the CDC, but what is happening to the leadership—specifically, Secretary Kennedy and his colleagues—has brought it to the point where it can’t be trusted.—
Alice Park,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The town is notably known for its connection with Mormon fundamentalism and polygamy, along with the neighboring city of Hildale, Utah.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Researchers used five years of satellite data to narrow down the long list to 39 beaches that have notably blue and clear water in the states surveyed.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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Her final five looks referenced the Terminator franchise and were incredibly beautiful, a mixture of flashy metallic leather and luxurious-looking knits that the judges deemed more worthy of the win than Ethan’s fantastical Gothic collection and Jesus’s maximalist Barbie-pink outfits.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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Your YouTube channel, Cool Worlds, is incredibly impressive.—
Adam Frank,
Big Think,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Specially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specially. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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