1
as in especially
in regard to something mentioned explicitly or in detail
the supplementary material was specially intended to address earlier accusations of cultural bias
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2
as in extremely
to a great degree
a specially gifted pianist
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Recent Examples of specially
Plates created specially for the evening had been broken and glued back together.
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Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
The robot is trained specially for disaster-response applications, requiring it to pass multiple tests to prove its usefulness.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
Everything is done to unlock the potential of the A19 Pro, which is specially built for AI workloads.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Additionally, Red Lobster is rolling out three new cocktails specially curated for the fall.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
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Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
The robot is trained specially for disaster-response applications, requiring it to pass multiple tests to prove its usefulness.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
Everything is done to unlock the potential of the A19 Pro, which is specially built for AI workloads.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Additionally, Red Lobster is rolling out three new cocktails specially curated for the fall.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specially
Adverb
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The New York Yankees need to make some big moves in the offseason, especially as Cody Bellinger heads into the open market again.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The especially disturbing aspect is that the AI can introduce new problems while in the quest to do the clean-up.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Or consider the extremely rapid development of vaccines during the recent COVID pandemic.—
Alan Lightman
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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Kirk has risen in popularity over the years for his extremely polarizing takes, which resulted in a heavy split among reactions to his passing.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The Labour government has attempted to tame resentment by catering to the public’s most prominent complaints, particularly immigration.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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Boston had ample scoring opportunities, particularly early in Tuesday’s loss.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The player known as Dan the Man during his playing days remains very active in a lot of different arenas.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Some like to get to the airport very early, with time for a full picnic, while others are dashing in at the last minute while downing a protein bar.—
Jessie Beck,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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For Thanksgiving, specifically, the search engine says low prices are typically available 24 to 59 days before departure, with the lowest prices offered 35 days out.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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An alternative method is to use a degreasing cleaner specifically designed for kitchen appliances.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Trump has been highly critical of Fed Chair Jerome Powell for not cutting rates quickly and has attempted to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook.—
Adeola Adeosun
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Regardless, this race usually offers a bigger and highly competitive field.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Despite his confrontational reputation, Biglari notably avoids media coverage and has not in recent years participated in interviews.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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Masino faced intense backlash, notably from Biglari, after the company announced plans to redesign its logo and remodel select restaurants.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
18 Sep. 2025
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Despite their incredibly unique look, quaggas were once very common across various grasslands in South Africa.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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From Chincoteague's swimming ponies to Kemp's ridley sea turtle hatchlings on South Padre Island, Texas, witnessing wildlife in its natural state is an incredibly special experience.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Specially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specially. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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