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
Incline mats are perfect for beginners, specially designed to help guide users to do a basic roll.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
The brand boasts of made-to-order menu items and specially roasted beans.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2025
The Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, held April 25–27, is an annual event developed by Rotary International and specially tailored by Rotary District 5340 to serve students in San Diego and Imperial Counties.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2025
Fresh Air Weekend highlights some of the best interviews and reviews from past weeks, as well as new program elements specially paced for weekends.
—NPR, 3 May 2025
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
The brand boasts of made-to-order menu items and specially roasted beans.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2025
The Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, held April 25–27, is an annual event developed by Rotary International and specially tailored by Rotary District 5340 to serve students in San Diego and Imperial Counties.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2025
Fresh Air Weekend highlights some of the best interviews and reviews from past weeks, as well as new program elements specially paced for weekends.
—NPR, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specially
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While Clarkson is hardly the first star to break out the relaxed silhouette this year — celebs like Oprah, Martha Stewart, and Jessica Alba are fans of the pants style, too — Clarkson’s khaki pair looks especially versatile for busy summer plans Ready to try the trend for yourself?—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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Getting players out the door, however, may not be so easy, especially as this most recent promotion will have led to wages rising to reflect the club’s Championship status.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Mills, a longtime associate of Fiona Apple, knows this territory well: the pointed self-analysis of an extremely sensitive person.—
Jenn Pelly,
Time,
7 June 2025
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City’s academy has been extremely productive in recent years, with Phil Foden the shining light, but Rico Lewis, James McAtee, Oscar Bobb and O’Reilly are all now established squad players.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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On the trade front, hopes are still high on Wall Street that Trump will reach deals with other countries that will ultimately lower tariffs, particularly with the world’s second-largest economy.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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Although the seizure had passed, Glenn was in visible pain, particularly in his arm, which had locked during the seizure.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
3 June 2025
Adverb
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Even in 2006, when violence was at a very high point in Colombia, only 32% of asylum cases were approved.—
Clara-Sophia Daly,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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Wilkerson said dental procedures are generally very safe.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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Another companion article that focused specifically on female celebrities delved into further structural changes that have likely impacted profits.—
VIBE,
VIBE.com,
4 June 2025
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Curry's Underrated Golf business is specifically designed to give Black and brown children a chance to participate in a sport that hasn't historically catered to them.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
4 June 2025
Adverb
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Punch likened the grant terminations to only partially treating tuberculosis, which allows the highly infectious disease to become resistant to medicine.—
Bram Sable-Smith,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Hamm not only spoke highly of Hendricks, but also pointed to the performance delivered by Elisabeth Moss as Peggy Olson across the show's seven seasons.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
3 June 2025
Adverb
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Over the years, she's also made appearances in several TV shows, most notably ER, Mad About You and In the Heat of the Night.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Yet recent actions by both Elon Musk and prominent academic institutions—most notably Harvard, but also Columbia, MIT, and others—suggest that even the most successful individuals and organizations are capable of ignoring foundational wisdom.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Huang held on, and did so through incredibly difficult stretches that included him fighting to keep his job.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Sufficient shelter is now incredibly scarce in Gaza.—
Sarah-Grace Mankarious,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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“Specially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specially. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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