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
Her favorite brands are Dyson and Shark, specifically the Dyson Multifloor 2 Upright Vacuum.
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Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Cameron starts with concealer before anything else—specifically, House Labs Triclone Skin Tech Concealer.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 17 Feb. 2026
But what is this guidance, specifically?
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
The Fintech Response Upgrade was founded specifically to combat this cycle of perpetual debt.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
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Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Cameron starts with concealer before anything else—specifically, House Labs Triclone Skin Tech Concealer.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 17 Feb. 2026
But what is this guidance, specifically?
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
The Fintech Response Upgrade was founded specifically to combat this cycle of perpetual debt.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifically
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
Adverb
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Room for Disagreement As enthusiasm for antitrust action in Washington fades, Europe remains a beacon of hope for anti-consolidation activists, and particularly those focused on tech.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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That low approval, along with the lack of a de facto party leader, has led to a number of Democratic lawmakers offering their views on how the party can make gains among the electorate, particularly working-class voters.—
Max Rego,
The Hill,
16 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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Because snake plants thrive in relatively dry conditions, choose a well-draining potting mix specially formulated for cacti and succulents.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Feb. 2026
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Rinse aids might not always seem like necessary purchases, but these cycle boosters are specially formulated to cut back on streaks and residue.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Specifically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specifically. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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