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as in unique
being the one or ones of a class with no other members
the President claimed that international terrorism was a special threat that required a special way of dealing with it
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as in loved
granted special treatment or attention
one student who was treated as special by the teacher
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as in specific
of a particular or exact sort
you'll need special permission from the fire department to do that
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Recent Examples of special
The Voyageur, however, is a suitcase that takes full advantage of titanium's special features.
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Ben Coxworth
july 03,
New Atlas,
3 July 2026
Despite all the filming notices inside MSG and guests told not to bring phones or cameras, Deadline has been told there is no wedding special being planned right now for either the big screen or streaming platforms.
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Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
3 July 2026
The honor would be particularly special this year for Trout, who grew up 40 miles from Philadelphia in Millville, New Jersey.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
The culminating event will be Seacrest’s July 4 special from Nashville, which will include a fireworks show and performances from artists like The All-American Rejects, Boyz II Men, NE-YO, Nick Jonas, Reba McEntire, Sublime and Tim McGraw.
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Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2026
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Ben Coxworth
july 03,
New Atlas,
3 July 2026
Despite all the filming notices inside MSG and guests told not to bring phones or cameras, Deadline has been told there is no wedding special being planned right now for either the big screen or streaming platforms.
—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
3 July 2026
The honor would be particularly special this year for Trout, who grew up 40 miles from Philadelphia in Millville, New Jersey.
—
ABC News,
3 July 2026
The culminating event will be Seacrest’s July 4 special from Nashville, which will include a fireworks show and performances from artists like The All-American Rejects, Boyz II Men, NE-YO, Nick Jonas, Reba McEntire, Sublime and Tim McGraw.
—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for special
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Explore unique crafts, goods and gifts from over 15 local vendors.
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And cadets were on the hunt for unique pieces to add to their collections.
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Along with the cooling centers, pools and splash pads will also be available, and well-being checks for friends and loved ones are available through 311.
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When a fatal traffic collision happens in Tarrant County, families don’t just lose a loved one.
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Follow the specific directions from your doctor and the exact type of medicine, first and foremost.
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Multiple readers of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and 11Alive viewers have reached out to me with this specific concern.
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Drinkwater didn't make one appearance in a Chelsea shirt last season, whilst Bakayoko spent the season in Italy on loan at AC Milan.
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Decisions made by engineers today, in other words, will determine not how one car drives but how all cars drive.
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Founded in 2000, APMEX (American Precious Metals Exchange) is one of the largest online retailers of precious metals in the United States and the world.
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Argentina fans certainly owned the pre-game festivities, with the white-and-sky-blue jerseys dominating the parking lots, concession booths and precious corners of shade outside Hard Rock Stadium on Friday.
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The van’s windows were smashed and a lone orange traffic cone sat on the hood.
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While South Africa and Ivory Coast thus far are the lone CAF squads to get bounced from the knockout stage, an impressive nine of 10 CAF squads made it to the knockout stage.
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For something slower and more sceney, Bardot-era Le Club 55 remains one of the most beloved lunches on the peninsula and is often visited by the Hollywood crowd.
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Anixter, Wrigleyville’s beloved ‘Pink Hat Guy,’ died Tuesday night from complications with surgery, according to his family.
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The sole occupant of one vehicle had minor injuries, Hughes said.
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In these trades, the journeyman standard is the sole standard.
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“Special.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/special. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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