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
Robin thinks the lopsided representation likely has something to do with genetic differences between people of different racial groups — specifically in genes for athletic or intellectual abilities.
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Megan Molteni, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
Harbaugh did not aim this message at Lawrence specifically.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
Education has been the biggest priority in the state Legislature this year, specifically improving literacy rates.
—Alexia Aston, Oklahoman, 7 Apr. 2026
The recall involves Granitestone Diamond Pro Blue Sauté Pans, specifically.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
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Megan Molteni, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
Harbaugh did not aim this message at Lawrence specifically.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
Education has been the biggest priority in the state Legislature this year, specifically improving literacy rates.
—Alexia Aston, Oklahoman, 7 Apr. 2026
The recall involves Granitestone Diamond Pro Blue Sauté Pans, specifically.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifically
Adverb
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Ransom said the bill is especially important for commuters dealing with high gas prices.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The problem was widespread throughout the county as gas stations used steel underground storage containers that were highly corrosive, especially in coastal communities.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Former clients described Motta encouraging people to get surgeries, and others discussed one particularly shameless episode in which a large church van, crammed with prospective plaintiffs, intentionally collided with a truck.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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While McMahan has also brought home butter from Japan, Italy and other travels, the internet seems particularly enamored with the French heavy-hitters right now.—
Elliott Harrell,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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Post-Euphoria, Ferreira has turned her attention largely to film, notably appearing opposite John Leguizamo in 2024’s Bob Trevino Likes It, and made her Broadway debut (with the support of some of her former Euphoria costars) in Cult of Love.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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The independent oversight panel notably only has one member who is a Republican.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2026
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Pristine is specially formulated to work with all kinds of toilet paper.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The rocket will launch from a 532-foot (162-meter) long, 131-foot (40-meter) wide barge, the Dong Fang Hang Tian Gang, which has been specially converted for the purpose.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Specifically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specifically. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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