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
At Smile Hair Clinic, such cases are specially managed under the supervision of a doctor.
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Wyles Daniel, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Kiwanian Chris Bertolero, the event’s master of ceremonies, announced a special feature aboutmidway through the show as two San Diego County Sheriff’s deputies arrived with a K9demonstration that featured Argo, a dog specially trained to sniff out narcotics.
—Maureen Robertson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
The treatment plan is specially prepared by taking into account the patient’s hair loss type, hair structure, face shape, and expectations.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Ice microbes are specially adapted to their harsh conditions.
—Katherine Bourzac, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
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Wyles Daniel, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Kiwanian Chris Bertolero, the event’s master of ceremonies, announced a special feature aboutmidway through the show as two San Diego County Sheriff’s deputies arrived with a K9demonstration that featured Argo, a dog specially trained to sniff out narcotics.
—Maureen Robertson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
The treatment plan is specially prepared by taking into account the patient’s hair loss type, hair structure, face shape, and expectations.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Ice microbes are specially adapted to their harsh conditions.
—Katherine Bourzac, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specially
Adverb
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Secrecy and security Secrecy is part and parcel of North Korean parades, especially when Kim is in attendance.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
9 Oct. 2025
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For boys to feel freed from this hierarchy, change needs to happen at every level, from homes and classrooms to community centers and government buildings, and most especially within the technology industry.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Some genres may be extremely violent and gory, so parents may want to consider supervising their children's viewing of films or avoid them altogether.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
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Grain bins and silos can be extremely deadly if people get trapped inside.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a risk of flooding, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone regions.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Oct. 2025
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Nor does today’s Wembley feel particularly imposing, thanks to how so many new apartment blocks have been allowed to crowd around it.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Monster has debuted into this very fraught political moment where, despite no evidence showing a link between violence and transness, right-wingers have gone to great pains to paint almost every mass shooter who makes front page news as trans in hopes of stripping trans people of their rights.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
7 Oct. 2025
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In early 2024, support for Israel’s war was very high, if lower among Democrats.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Procell's remarks specifically focused on finding funding for the office and improving youth engagement.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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But more specifically, the question this time of year is about how to get the existing plants in the garden to show better color.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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That assist percentage ranked in the 70th percentile among all NBA bigs, better than highly skilled bigs such as Karl-Anthony Towns, Kristaps Porziņģis, Jackson and Holmgren.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Check out a few more peelers below that are highly rated, including this colorful three-pack that came recommended by the editors at Food & Wine.—
Clint Davis,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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UPFs also lack important nutrients that the body needs to function, notably dietary fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The other three, most notably and likely, extendedly James, are ramping up for a return to full action.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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At the time, the fields of primatology, ethology, anthropology, and all of science were incredibly male-dominated.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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And there was Mahab Ghodss, an incredibly powerful and opaque consulting firm run by regime insiders, which drafted the studies for dam projects and lobbied for approval.—
Nik Kowsar,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Specially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specially. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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