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as in especially
in regard to something mentioned explicitly or in detail specifically, I object to the second point

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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 The Kelly Clarkson Home collection proves both can be achieved with its selection of stylish and functional furniture — specifically this vintage-looking console table. Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 28 June 2025 The court also did not rule specifically on whether the president can upend birthright citizenship through an executive order, something Trump tried to do on his first day in office. Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 27 June 2025 Since then, an $800 million spacecraft specifically designed to fly near and touch an asteroid has been chilling in space. ArsTechnica, 27 June 2025 Unlike traditional coverage, these policies are designed specifically to address the risk profiles of high-powered and high-net-worth individuals and their families. Matt Cullina, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for specifically
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  • Without specifying any figures, Sinclair says its ratings for women’s tennis have grown since 2023, especially among the coveted 18-to-34-year-old demographic.
    Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 1 July 2025
  • This is especially shocking from a government that touts feminism as a core value.
    Gina Montaner, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
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  • Dominance in possession is still the ideal and, in both tactical setups, the defenders are asked to push high up the pitch in order to pressure the opposition quickly, particularly in the centre, to force turnovers.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 28 June 2025
  • Investors talked about opportunities outside the U.S., particularly in Asia and Europe.
    Justin Worland, Time, 27 June 2025
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  • So far, the country's outbound shipments have held up relatively strong over the past two months, as exporters pivoted to alternative markets, notably Southeast Asian countries and European Union nations.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 July 2025
  • Perhaps most notably, MSNBC has staffed up its White House team, one of the most critical correspondent roles for any news organization.
    Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 1 July 2025
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  • Researchers based in the island country found their custom white paint, specially developed to 'sweat,' significantly reduced the need for air conditioning, while also maintaining its appearance for years.
    Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 23 June 2025
  • Tucked into the resort’s secluded tropical garden, the oasis was designed by Parisian modernist architect Isabelle Stanislas and features services specially created for this wellness treasure that engages all the senses.
    Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025

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“Specifically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specifically. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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