1
as in especially
in regard to something mentioned explicitly or in detail
the supplementary material was specially intended to address earlier accusations of cultural bias
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2
as in extremely
to a great degree
a specially gifted pianist
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Recent Examples of specially
Since 2001, presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Trump, and Joe Biden have all been driven in custom Cadillacs specially developed by GM.
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2025
Running from 29th March to 17th August, the exhibition celebrates Velasco’s landscapes and his significant role in 19th-century Mexican art, and the cocktails, which have been specially created for this first-ever U.K. showcase.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The odds in Hollywood are specially stacked against older women.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
Embrace the whimsy at this glass igloo hotel, where accommodations were specially designed for panoramic sky views.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 21 Mar. 2025
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2025
Running from 29th March to 17th August, the exhibition celebrates Velasco’s landscapes and his significant role in 19th-century Mexican art, and the cocktails, which have been specially created for this first-ever U.K. showcase.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The odds in Hollywood are specially stacked against older women.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
Embrace the whimsy at this glass igloo hotel, where accommodations were specially designed for panoramic sky views.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specially
Adverb
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May the risen Christ, our hope, grant peace and consolation to the African peoples who are victims of violence and conflict, especially in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in Sudan and South Sudan.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Not everyone experiences water retention when taking creatine, but some people may gain a small amount of water weight, especially when using a loading dose of creatine.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
21 Apr. 2025
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Western Conference Finals Potential Opponents: Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves or Golden State Warriors The expectation is that the Thunder will have a clear path to the Western Conference Finals, which will undoubtedly be an extremely tough series.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Revel is extremely talented, but the Bills need a corner who can step in and be good to go from the beginning of the season.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Tyler enjoyed hunting with his relatives and playing video games with his friends, and particularly enjoyed spending time on his family’s farm, his obituary reads.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2025
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For me, that meant chest tightness and difficulty breathing during particularly intense bouts of grief.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
SELF,
15 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Miami closed to within 85-79 very late in the third, a stretch when Miami briefly gave the Cavs problems with their zone defense.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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In the end, Carolyn was very pleased with the ease of it all.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2025
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As always, one rule that every guest should follow is to avoid wearing white unless specifically requested, given the shade is traditionally reserved for the bride.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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State Auditor Grant Parks issued a series of recommendations as part of the report, which advised that the Legislature appropriate funding specifically to prioritize returning tribal artifacts and human remains.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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For a generation of music-and-fashion obsessives, Williams, 52, is revered as the original hip-hop eccentric: highly expressive, unapologetically audacious, unafraid to flout menswear conventions, especially the hypermasculine tropes ascribed to rap music.—
Chioma Nnadi,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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Things that people think are morally abnormal – aberrant behavior, transgressions, violations of their most sacred values – are viewed as highly threatening and necessary to shut down, with force if necessary.—
Jen Cole Wright,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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Most notably, Charlotte and Stratton engaged in a promo battle on SmackDown that was widely criticized, especially in regards to Stratton’s lackluster performance in the segment.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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There are many misconceptions about exotic leather — notably the python, crocodile, and alligator skins that are transformed into the fashion industry’s most luxe handbags and leather goods.—
Lauren Parker,
Footwear News,
18 Apr. 2025
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An incredibly realistic short almond nail set that may just have your friends fooled.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
14 Apr. 2025
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McIlroy came out incredibly hot, turning a two-shot deficit to Justin Rose into a three-shot lead in just over an hour.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Specially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specially. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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