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as in particularly
in the specific case of one person or thing as distinguished from others
all employees, but especially the administrative assistants, will need to learn to use the new phone system
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as in extremely
to a great degree
that university is especially strong in the sciences
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as in notably
in regard to something mentioned explicitly or in detail
he especially minded the proposed changes to the work schedule
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Recent Examples of especially
Steve was sweet and smart and brave, especially in his constant, seasons-long, vaguely Pepé Le Pew-ish romantic pursuit of Laura Winslow.
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Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
That could change under Trump, especially if senior officials close to Trump bristle at CISA’s oversight.
—Eric Geller, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
Even recent cold fronts might take some time to cool the lakes down, especially if the spells are short-lived.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 16 Dec. 2024
Erne Pool: Frazier’s interesting decision to pick Tellez mixes up this group considerably, especially considering that Staksrud & Patriquin are 10-0 this year playing together with two golds.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
That could change under Trump, especially if senior officials close to Trump bristle at CISA’s oversight.
—Eric Geller, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
Even recent cold fronts might take some time to cool the lakes down, especially if the spells are short-lived.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 16 Dec. 2024
Erne Pool: Frazier’s interesting decision to pick Tellez mixes up this group considerably, especially considering that Staksrud & Patriquin are 10-0 this year playing together with two golds.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for especially
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His father, John Carro, was the first Puerto Rican to sit on New York's appellate bench, and Gregory has followed in his footsteps, making a name for himself with a reputation for being tough, particularly on bail decisions.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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California experienced a slower growth rate than the country as a whole, particularly large states in the fast-growing South.Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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However, winning the MVP award is extremely important to him.Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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While promoting The Crow, the star stepped out in distinctive looks that were extremely forward-thinking.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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Analysts cite several reasons — most notably declining revenue in the face of failure to provide customers with competitively superior value and excellent shopping experiences coupled with high operating costs, according to a December 3 report from GlobalData analyst Neil Saunders.Peter Cohan, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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The Giants have some pieces in place to facilitate a rookie quarterback’s success, but there are some big questions — most notably with the coaching staff — that need to be addressed.Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Projections for air travel specifically were also quite high.Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Currently, Connecticut is one of fewer than 20 states that covers a GLP-1 drug specifically for weight loss under the state’s Medicaid program.Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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Here, as with a French manicure, only the tips are painted with silver nail polish, while the base polish is clear or a very neutral pink.Claudia Herwig, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024
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Now very few people remain who aren’t wearing Ukrainian army uniforms.David Axe, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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These races will feature top sponsors such as Sun Drop and Bass Pro Shops, alongside potential additional appearances from Budweiser, too.Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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With extreme weather events seemingly more the norm and their victims too often increasingly unnoticed and forgotten, the region’s climate casualties garner the dubious distinction of Worst Year in Asia.Curtis S. Chin and Jose B. Collazo, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2024
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All, that is, except the lamb, which was only a baby itself and still terribly afraid.Karen Zautyk, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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MacHale tried to assist by arranging a team-building trip, but the gesture ultimately backfired on him terribly.Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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The scores come after an incredibly tumultuous year for schools across the country, as issues surrounding the Israel-Hamas war exploded on campuses in the form of protests and encampments.Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Our thoughts remain with Dr Burns and her family during this incredibly difficult time.Becca Longmire, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Especially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/especially. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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