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
It was specially designed to transport and install XXL monopile foundations for advanced offshore wind farms.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
Cleaning wipes that are specially formulated for stainless steel leave a protective layer on the surface to keep fingerprints and dust away longer.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
These are specially formulated, either with medicinal drugs or natural ingredients, to combat many different infections.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
This inner cradle was enclosed between thicker, quarter-inch panes of Thermopane glass specially made by the Libbey Owens Ford Glass Company.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
Cleaning wipes that are specially formulated for stainless steel leave a protective layer on the surface to keep fingerprints and dust away longer.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
These are specially formulated, either with medicinal drugs or natural ingredients, to combat many different infections.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
This inner cradle was enclosed between thicker, quarter-inch panes of Thermopane glass specially made by the Libbey Owens Ford Glass Company.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specially
Adverb
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Emergency responders say the toddler's death is a tragic reminder of how dangerous the water is, especially at this time of year when peak water flows are being recorded.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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For SpaceX, the uninhibited nature of CEO Elon Musk, especially in his posts on X, presents risks amid the formality of the IPO process, said University of Notre Dame finance professor Timothy Loughran.—
Greg Bensinger,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The club had learned to accept that the 51-year-old is extremely demanding and ambitious, qualities that actually made working with him a challenge at times.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Donley says that all the evidence presented in court shows that storing this waste in close proximity to homes, schools, and waterways would be extremely harmful to the local population's health and the environment.—
Heath Kalb,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Savage, though, was particularly emotional when discussing the eventual departure of shortstop and back-to-back Big Ten player of the year Roch Cholowsky, who is widely expected to be a first-round pick.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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First Light The environments here, and particularly the vast interiors, ooze with care and intention, many of them cast from the same black, gold, and occasionally red palette.—
Alex James Kane,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Los Angeles County voters will cast ballots Tuesday in two very different races for county supervisor.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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At least one watchdog group warned the legislation could poke more holes into the property tax base for very large developers across the state, not just the Bears.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
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More specifically, travelers said the most common issues are accommodation problems, arguments with travel companions, bad weather and crowded destinations.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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But really, the focus is mostly on the whole scandal and, more specifically, on West.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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Judge Cooper also stated that the highly prestigious Board of the Center was not authorized to add on the name ‘TRUMP’ despite the fact that hundreds of millions of dollars of my time and money will be necessary for its successful reincarnation.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
30 May 2026
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Those kinds of partnerships, where Delta steers customers to a brand and gets a cut of the business, explain why the airline chose Amazon over Starlink as the provider for its in-flight services, to Elon Musk’s highly vocal irritation.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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Sustainability There’s a list of sustainable elements within the hotel, most notably the Rikrak toiletries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The conflict has in effect closed the Strait of Hormuz, curtailing exports of oil and gas products, notably jet fuel, leading to dire warnings for the global airline industry.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
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Leda opened her mouth and left it open, an incredibly affecting gesture.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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This is a Ritz-Carlton—incredibly refined, but always approachable.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Specially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specially. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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