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
There’s also another $380 million still sitting in a special fund — created outside of the formal budget — that legislators set up specifically to offset federal cuts to human service programs.
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Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
The report specifically names the Dallas Stars Women’s Hockey League (DSWHL) in Texas.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Once the case is resolved, the episode turns its attention to Brandis’ personal life, specifically on a hearing that will decide whether his adoptive son will stay in prison for the death of Brandis’ wife.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 2 June 2026
Old Navy maintained a top 3 rank in denim and kids and baby and gained share in denim specifically.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for specifically
Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
The report specifically names the Dallas Stars Women’s Hockey League (DSWHL) in Texas.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Once the case is resolved, the episode turns its attention to Brandis’ personal life, specifically on a hearing that will decide whether his adoptive son will stay in prison for the death of Brandis’ wife.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 2 June 2026
Old Navy maintained a top 3 rank in denim and kids and baby and gained share in denim specifically.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifically
Adverb
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Emergency responders say the toddler's death is a tragic reminder of how dangerous the water is, especially at this time of year when peak water flows are being recorded.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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For SpaceX, the uninhibited nature of CEO Elon Musk, especially in his posts on X, presents risks amid the formality of the IPO process, said University of Notre Dame finance professor Timothy Loughran.—
Greg Bensinger,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Savage, though, was particularly emotional when discussing the eventual departure of shortstop and back-to-back Big Ten player of the year Roch Cholowsky, who is widely expected to be a first-round pick.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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First Light The environments here, and particularly the vast interiors, ooze with care and intention, many of them cast from the same black, gold, and occasionally red palette.—
Alex James Kane,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Adverb
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Sustainability There’s a list of sustainable elements within the hotel, most notably the Rikrak toiletries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The conflict has in effect closed the Strait of Hormuz, curtailing exports of oil and gas products, notably jet fuel, leading to dire warnings for the global airline industry.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
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The new product range includes a full-sized keyboard and two mice that have been specially designed for those of us who spend long hours toiling away in front of a computer, a common scenario in this age of hybrid working.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Visitors start in a large room specially created for the tour that’s filled with real show props and creations.—
Philip Marcelo,
Fortune,
25 May 2026
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“Specifically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specifically. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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