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
In mice that were specially bred to develop the same kinds of brain changes as humans with Alzheimer’s disease, a low-lithium diet revved the buildup of sticky proteins that form plaques and tangles in the brains that are hallmarks of the disease.
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Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
Zendaya also made sure to accessorize with her stunning engagement ring, chosen specially for her by Holland.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2025
Bodyweight exercises are incredibly effective, specially when they’re done with intention, said Rosenthal.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 4 Aug. 2025
Also entered via a bridge over water, the single-level dwelling comes with a bedroom, bath, living area, and kitchenette, plus a covered pavilion that’s specially designed for tea ceremonies.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2025
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Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
Zendaya also made sure to accessorize with her stunning engagement ring, chosen specially for her by Holland.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2025
Bodyweight exercises are incredibly effective, specially when they’re done with intention, said Rosenthal.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 4 Aug. 2025
Also entered via a bridge over water, the single-level dwelling comes with a bedroom, bath, living area, and kitchenette, plus a covered pavilion that’s specially designed for tea ceremonies.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specially
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Rockets that can be launched repeatedly and economically, especially the Starship, are likely to be key to the next phase of expanding spaceflight, as humans begin exploring other worlds.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Why have prices gone up for fast-food restaurants? Costs for restaurants, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic, have put stresses on the operators, said Saleh, who examines restaurants and food distribution.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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Dern’s casting as Hank's mom was extremely meaningful to Butler, whose mother Lori died of cancer in 2014.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
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Having a healthy Parsons ready to rock for the team's matchup against the Lions will be extremely important.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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This is particularly challenging when locating albums named and shared by others.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Costs for the Newcastle match feel particularly steep, although the £77 charge has increased within the five per cent cap, in line with season ticket prices.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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Except for very special occasions, videos longer than a few seconds are much less likely to be re-watched or shared.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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There will also be fun for the kids in their very own Kids Fun Zone.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
31 Aug. 2025
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Now, the candidates for New York City mayor have taken their face-off to the gym − specifically, the bench press rack.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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Nearly everything was chosen specifically for the apartment, from midcentury-modern furniture in Meloni’s office to new art and accessories.—
Gay Gassmann,
Architectural Digest,
27 Aug. 2025
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Still, these businesses work to maintain complex supply chains with multiple suppliers, which is both time consuming and highly manual.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Aug. 2025
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Maresca’s team were also highly aggressive out of possession against the European champions, pressing man-to-man.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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This will be a titan in the artisan races, notably production design, cinematography, editing, sound and with a rapturous score by Max Richter, who creates beautiful original music.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
30 Aug. 2025
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Both the author and the narrator succeed notably in this funny, trenchant debut novel.—
AudioFile Magazine
August 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Aug. 2025
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Photo: Levi Kelly A house this small needs to be incredibly efficient.—
Levi Kelly,
CNBC,
24 Aug. 2025
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Short n’ Sweet, but anticipation for her next project is incredibly high.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Specially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specially. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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