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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3
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
As Yoon notes, there’s little reason to overhaul your airport routine to spend more time in a lounge, especially when overcrowding and waitlists can eat into that time anyway.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
The Big Bang Theory spinoff finds Stuart (Kevin Sussman) breaking the space-time continuum and trying to put it back together — not especially successfully.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Eating a large amount of fiber at once can cause gas and bloating, especially if your current diet is low in fiber.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
Scholarships give young designers — especially women — the space to focus on craft and develop a real point of view.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
The Big Bang Theory spinoff finds Stuart (Kevin Sussman) breaking the space-time continuum and trying to put it back together — not especially successfully.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Eating a large amount of fiber at once can cause gas and bloating, especially if your current diet is low in fiber.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
Scholarships give young designers — especially women — the space to focus on craft and develop a real point of view.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for especially
Adverb
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The players were primarily foreign born, with the United Kingdom being particularly well represented, and because of this, I was immersed as a child in British football culture.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Their season has been busy, grumpy and overstretched, and pressure has been a niggling, constant companion, particularly at home, but their opponents on Sunday were hapless, soft in defence and muddled in their thinking.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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But even Black athletes whose athleticism gifted them an extremely exclusive express lane in life can tell you stories about growing up a minority in America, or tales their parents or grandparents have told.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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The theory of quantum electrodynamics (QED) suggests that when light at extremely high intensities interacts with the vacuum, it can be converted into matter.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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Shoppers rave that the arm openings truly stand out, describing them as notably flattering and well-designed, without any awkward gaps.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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Dudley notably received a $1 million contribution from Phil Knight, the billionaire co-founder of Nike, which is based in Oregon.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
Adverb
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The lagoon village specifically caters to families and groups.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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In several cases, older women have purchased residences specifically to be closer to their adult children and grandchildren in the city.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 May 2026
Adverb
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But Justin is very different from book to screen.—
Jennifer McClellan,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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In isolation, Liverpool’s summer 2025 business was very good, but there are so many mitigating factors to consider.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
Adverb
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Mauricio Dubón delivered the big blow on another Maton curveball that caught too much plate for a two-run homer.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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These programs are technically separate from the refugee program, but they, too, have been disrupted.—
Annie Hylton,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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Second, the only games the Spurs have lost in this series are when either Wemby has played terribly or gotten thrown out of the game.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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But even doing very little can still go terribly wrong.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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This organic cotton dress is incredibly lightweight and breathable, and the floaty skirt allows for full freedom of movement.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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From the concierge who nimbly assisted me with dining and fitness class reservations to the kind dining staff, the friendly Miami team made sure I was always taken care of and was incredibly helpful at offering local recommendations and insight.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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“Especially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/especially. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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