Synonyms of specifically

specifically

adverb

spi-ˈsi-fi-k(ə-)lē 

1

as in especially

in regard to something mentioned explicitly or in detail

specifically, I object to the second point

Synonyms & Similar Words

• especially
• particularly
• notably
• specially
• in particular
• expressly
• concretely

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• generally
• primarily
• mainly
• mostly
• largely
• principally
• substantially
• chiefly
• basically
• predominantly
• altogether
• overall
• by and large

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• especially
• particularly
• in particular
• personally
• in especial
• individually
• selectively
• restrictively

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• generally
• widely
• broadly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of specifically

The retailer said in a recent statement that its supply chain, product and engineering teams have developed Proxima, a middle-mile inventory positioning system built specifically for the complexity and scale of Target’s network. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 17 Aug. 2026

Only six Daytona Coupes were built, specifically to take on Ferrari, and this particular example, chassis CSX2300, was once owned by Carroll Shelby himself. — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Cuban has remained one of the wealthy’s largest advocates against taxes on wealth, specifically on unrealized gains. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026

That helped investors see the sell-off in AI infrastructure stocks that began in roughly late June and continued into July in a new light — specifically, the idea that the steep declines had reflected weakening fundamentals quickly evaporated. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026