1
as in particularly
in the specific case of one person or thing as distinguished from others
all employees, but especially the administrative assistants, will need to learn to use the new phone system
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2
as in extremely
to a great degree
that university is especially strong in the sciences
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as in notably
in regard to something mentioned explicitly or in detail
he especially minded the proposed changes to the work schedule
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Recent Examples of especially
However, immigrant communities in Charlotte and North Carolina still face challenges, especially on the state level.
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Diamy Wang
july 3,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
Someone could also challenge your perspective, especially online or in conversation.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
That said, product use and sun protection should be top of mind, especially when the summer season preys on weaker bonds.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
3 July 2026
Swimming is one of the best ways to cool off during a Texas summer, especially over the Fourth of July weekend.
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Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 July 2026
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Diamy Wang
july 3,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
Someone could also challenge your perspective, especially online or in conversation.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
That said, product use and sun protection should be top of mind, especially when the summer season preys on weaker bonds.
—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
3 July 2026
Swimming is one of the best ways to cool off during a Texas summer, especially over the Fourth of July weekend.
—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for especially
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Beyond this time of year, 60% of women will develop a UTI in their lifetime, with menopausal women being particularly vulnerable.
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But the bad news is that no one particularly wants her there and everyone would happily cut her loose if not for Sheepstealer.
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That restraint also challenges the idea that sauvignon blanc must be extremely aromatic to be recognizable.
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Superconductors can carry electricity with zero resistance, but only at extremely low temperatures.
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The event will feature barbecue ribs and brisket, games, giveaways, sleeping bags, and, notably, no fireworks.
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Some business leaders – notably Michael Dell and Ray Dalio – have pledged through their foundations to make one-time $250 seed contributions to the accounts of children from middle- to lower-income households.
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Over the last three years, DpHue has more than doubled its business in Ulta and Amazon, specifically, as the at-home color market has swelled 3 to 5 percent annually.
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Whether vintage or antique, these rugs are typically made from natural fibers, specifically wool, and often originate from the Middle East, Asia, or North Africa.
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Despite consuming mass quantities of high-calorie foods during competition season, most professional competitive eaters are very lean.
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Music icon Taylor Swift and football star Travis Kelce, who announced their engagement in August 2025, are anticipated to tie the knot very soon.
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Traditional studios might adopt Chinese models for some preproduction tasks such as concepting, but the geopolitical and intellectual property risks for commercial generations are too prohibitive.
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His father, Brian Cohn, jumped into the pool to try to pull him out, but the suction from the drain was too strong.
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But everyone on the Spurs shot terribly from deep in the clutch.
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Wonderfully and terribly, everything does happen for Maddie after her adoring bear of a husband, Jake (Eric Rahill), makes a cooking video of her that goes massively viral.
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Designers of these technologies have to be sensitive to the fact that consumers will invite these tools into their personal lives and homes, meaning that privacy and the scope of what will be collected must be incredibly strict.
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Doing both puts a lot of stress on the brain when temperatures rise, and some people are incredibly sensitive to it.
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“Especially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/especially. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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