specifically

adverb

spi-ˈsi-fi-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce specifically (audio)
Definition of specificallynext
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 concern with Goodman is his defense, specifically his receiving. — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 27 July 2026 Like Soren, Connaughton's culinary philosophy has been profoundly influenced by Japan, specifically Kyoto. — Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 The next Adyen or ICSC consumer survey — specifically whether the 73% weekly in-store figure for 18- to 27-year-olds holds or climbs. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026 Few Americans know that federal criminal law specifically restricts the use of armed forces at election sites. — James Robenalt, Vanity Fair, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for specifically
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifically
  1. especially
  2. particularly
  3. notably
  4. specially
Adverb
  • In this tall, slender building though, there’s a feel of being tucked away in the eaves of a guesthouse on some cobblestoned European side street, especially after the long and creaky elevator ride.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Drivers are advised to be especially careful during morning and evening commutes when more deer are crossing roadways.
    — Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of especially
Adverb
  • The readers stir controversy, particularly regarding their growing use by law enforcement agencies.
    — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2026
  • States are all over the board on questions of employment and particularly unionization of public sector employees, with South Carolina and Mississippi much more limiting than labor-friendly states like New York and California.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of particularly
Adverb
  • And notably, the rationale for more security is a result of the court’s own decisions to enable easy access to guns.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2026
  • As the Army explains, electromagnetic radiation (EM) from things like radar and telecommunications is believed to be potentially harmful to the body, notably the nervous system.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
Definition of notably
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  • Magnitude caught authorities off guard The French military A400M transport plane, specially converted for firefighting, was a heavyweight new tool in the battle.
    — Mark Carlson, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026
  • The design team has also curated a selection of travel accessories, including bestsellers such as the Multi-Zip Case, Passport Cover and Luggage Tag, in colors specially selected for Heathrow.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
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“Specifically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specifically. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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