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
While there is indeed connective tissue between the many forms of hate that plague our society, each has its own contours, and there are moments that demand addressing each one specifically – this is such a moment for antisemitism.
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Sara Colb, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
Wayfair is brimming with options featuring varying filtration systems, including air purifiers that are designed specifically for smaller spaces.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
There’s plenty of innovation in the climate arena, with many products and solutions aimed specifically at Florida.
—Mary Anna Mancuso, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2025
These liquids are specifically formulated to provide exactly the right amount of nutrients and hydration for an infant.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 5 Apr. 2025
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Sara Colb, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
Wayfair is brimming with options featuring varying filtration systems, including air purifiers that are designed specifically for smaller spaces.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
There’s plenty of innovation in the climate arena, with many products and solutions aimed specifically at Florida.
—Mary Anna Mancuso, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2025
These liquids are specifically formulated to provide exactly the right amount of nutrients and hydration for an infant.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifically
Adverb
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Today, this would prove especially problematic for the burgeoning AI industry, which requires semiconductors in massive volumes to power data centers.—
Chad P. Bown,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Mar. 2025
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Pittsfield, Massachusetts Located in the western part of the state, Pittsfield is set in the Berkshires, an area known for the arts, theater, and music, especially Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Tyler enjoyed hunting with his relatives and playing video games with his friends, and particularly enjoyed spending time on his family’s farm, his obituary reads.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2025
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For me, that meant chest tightness and difficulty breathing during particularly intense bouts of grief.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
SELF,
15 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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His dad notably served as a Tuskegee Airman, per ABC News.—
Ilana Frost,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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The number of people in emergency shelters for domestic violence victims has increased notably from the 2022 to 2024 fiscal years, despite a slight decrease from 2023.—
Renata Daou,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Such specific language can be specially useful for non-traditional hires like veterans, who struggle to translate their experience in the armed forces to corporate America.—
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Komodo dragon has a specially heated rock to lie on to warm its core.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Specifically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specifically. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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