namely

adverb

ˈnām-lē How to pronounce namely (audio)
Definition of namelynext
as in especially
that is to say there's always one person stuck with cleaning up the mess, namely me

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Recent Examples of namely Spytek has obviously had some missteps in his early tenure, namely the acquisition of and extension for Geno Smith. — Sam Warren, New York Times, 22 July 2026 Some plants are less likely to get eaten than others, namely, plants with strong fragrance and to a lesser extent, things that are hairy or heavily textured. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 21 July 2026 Instead of operating only for financial gain, this expert acquaintance has higher-minded aims, namely the reclamation of a prize once bestowed upon a famous athlete. — Niela Orr, Vulture, 20 July 2026 The company prides itself on its engineering prowess and ability to make vacuums that offer deep-cleaning suction capabilities without sacrificing other important features, namely a compact size and a modern, streamlined appearance. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for namely
Recent Examples of Synonyms for namely
  1. especially
  2. specifically
  3. specially
  4. to wit
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  • The case is especially delicate because Rocha is a close ally of former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, Sheinbaum’s mentor.
    — Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • The growth of the Dolphins defensive front will bode well for Hafley, especially considering the youth in the secondary.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
Definition of especially
Adverb
  • The strike ballot comes during one of Britain’s hottest summers on record and is thought to be among the first centered specifically on workplace conditions during a heatwave.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 July 2026
  • Police are urging anyone with information about Waddell's whereabouts to come forward, specifically asking fishermen, boat operators and residents along Grenada's southern coastline to report any sightings that could assist in the search.
    — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of specifically
Adverb
  • Magnitude caught authorities off guard The French military A400M transport plane, specially converted for firefighting, was a heavyweight new tool in the battle.
    — Mark Carlson, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026
  • The design team has also curated a selection of travel accessories, including bestsellers such as the Multi-Zip Case, Passport Cover and Luggage Tag, in colors specially selected for Heathrow.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
Definition of specially
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  • The former is named for the patron saint of cooks and celebrates coastal Italian fare with a New Orleans tweak, to wit Chef Laura Collins’ Grilled Creole Oysters and Scampi Risotto.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Solo shows are everywhere, for obvious economic reasons, but now, in more than a few of these pieces, there’s another element in play for their creators — to wit, their streaming future.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Namely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/namely. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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