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
Looks like an interesting hire, without knowing too much about Mike Martin specifically.
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Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
Agency officials said some areas could face less-severe cuts, specifically citing the Federal Housing Administration, which insures mortgages and generates much of its own funding through premiums.
—Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 14 Feb. 2025
Daniel Sperry, a Star contributor for soccer coverage, first met Manzano in 2021 and was blown away by how the Spanish-speaking reporter covered the global sport, specifically with regard to the men’s professional team, Sporting Kansas City.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2025
Its Yummy Skin range is an editor favorite—the Blurring Balm Powder and Serum Skin Tint, specifically make skin appear smoother and more even.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
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Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
Agency officials said some areas could face less-severe cuts, specifically citing the Federal Housing Administration, which insures mortgages and generates much of its own funding through premiums.
—Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 14 Feb. 2025
Daniel Sperry, a Star contributor for soccer coverage, first met Manzano in 2021 and was blown away by how the Spanish-speaking reporter covered the global sport, specifically with regard to the men’s professional team, Sporting Kansas City.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2025
Its Yummy Skin range is an editor favorite—the Blurring Balm Powder and Serum Skin Tint, specifically make skin appear smoother and more even.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifically
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The increase in offense is especially impressive given that last season’s MVP and leading scorer, Natalie Spooner of the Toronto Sceptres, has yet to suit up for a game in Year 2.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes,
8 Feb. 2025
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But the ratio of everything—especially the amount of buttermilk—is key.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2025
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Residents were particularly concerned about the potential influx in traffic that a new community would bring to the area.—
Alexandra Hardle,
The Arizona Republic,
16 Feb. 2025
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Urban and hilly areas are particularly prone to deadly flooding where water levels on small streams and roads can rise several feet in minutes.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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This move notably contributed to the early repayment of the debt for U.S. Bank Stadium, home of the Minnesota Vikings, by June 2023.—
Janean Sorrell,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Argonaut is one way in which ESA is getting involved in international lunar exploration endeavors, most notably the NASA-led Artemis program.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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Viking’s ships feature modern Scandinavian style, specially designed to navigate the world’s rivers.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2025
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The playing surface at State Farm Stadium in Arizona was specially curated in an $800,000 operation by the NFL to provide natural grass for the game.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Specifically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specifically. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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