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
The vegetable juice in the study was a commercial blend containing multiple vegetables, not specifically green juice.
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Zia Sherrell, Health, 10 Jan. 2026
The internet can’t stop raving about K-beauty products—specifically about Medicube’s K-beauty products.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
Use an Enzymatic Cleaning Agent on Carpets To remove lingering pet odors from carpets, Welch recommends using enzymatic carpet cleaning agents that are safe for pets and specifically designed to address pet stains and odor issues.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
And Levito still found separation, specifically, in the program component score (PCS).
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
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Zia Sherrell, Health, 10 Jan. 2026
The internet can’t stop raving about K-beauty products—specifically about Medicube’s K-beauty products.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
Use an Enzymatic Cleaning Agent on Carpets To remove lingering pet odors from carpets, Welch recommends using enzymatic carpet cleaning agents that are safe for pets and specifically designed to address pet stains and odor issues.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
And Levito still found separation, specifically, in the program component score (PCS).
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifically
Adverb
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That’s one of the most beautiful things about doing the play right now, that there are so many people coming who have never been to a play before, especially young people.—
Juan A. Ramírez,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
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Building blocks, plastic toys, and game pieces should be cleaned regularly, especially if a child has been sick.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
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Such advances are particularly valuable in drug discovery, where precise molecular design is essential, as well as in the development of advanced materials and agrochemicals.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Still, Scott’s 2024 reunion with the coaching duo didn’t start off particularly well.—
Mike Kaye
January 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Most notably, the Sabres held on when the ice was tilted in their direction clinging to a one-goal lead in the third period.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Most notably, Poppy's apartment rental has a broken air conditioner and plastic covering all the windows and the sliding glass door to the balcony.—
Ashley Boucher,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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Toiletries are full-sized and specially formulated for 1 Hotel by Bamford Spa.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
9 Jan. 2026
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The company provides nurses specially trained in the area of advanced wound care to work remotely with organizations like hospitals and home health companies, which might not otherwise have access to them.—
Elizabeth Green,
AJC.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Specifically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specifically. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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