1
as in especially
in regard to something mentioned explicitly or in detail
specifically, I object to the second point
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2
as in particularly
in the specific case of one person or thing as distinguished from others
the medical study is focused on women, and specifically older women
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Recent Examples of specifically
Davidson specifically cited Pascal as an example of an actor who has endured a sudden shift in public perception.
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Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025
State law specifically prohibits it, and federal rules reinforce that ban.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Sep. 2025
Trump made the comment during a gathering of reporters in the Oval Office on Thursday, and was asked specifically about games to be played in the Seattle and San Francisco areas.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Most Halloween shoppers — 79 percent — anticipate prices will be higher this year specifically due to tariffs.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
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Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025
State law specifically prohibits it, and federal rules reinforce that ban.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Sep. 2025
Trump made the comment during a gathering of reporters in the Oval Office on Thursday, and was asked specifically about games to be played in the Seattle and San Francisco areas.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Most Halloween shoppers — 79 percent — anticipate prices will be higher this year specifically due to tariffs.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifically
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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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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
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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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Activo has opted for a balanced and natural tuning with the Volcano, which has been specially engineered to minimize phase differences for a more natural and fatigue-free listening experience.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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According to Mohave County, most native desert plants fall into one of five groups specially protected from theft, vandalism, or unnecessary destruction by Arizona's Native Plant Law.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Specifically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specifically. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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