1
as in especially
in regard to something mentioned explicitly or in detail
specifically, I object to the second point
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2
as in particularly
in the specific case of one person or thing as distinguished from others
the medical study is focused on women, and specifically older women
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Recent Examples of specifically
Amazon Kids Tablet Deal The Amazon Fire 7 Kids is built specifically for the youngest users in your house, offering a real tablet experience that stays safely within boundaries.
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Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Religion — and, specifically, Christianity — is not a taboo topic in an NBA locker room.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
And while Lloyd didn’t serve in that role, specifically, in Jacksonville, Coen acknowledges that the 27-year-old defender has no issue being vocal and assertive.
—Mike Kaye
march 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
Rodriguez revealed that Odom decided to seek treatment specifically for marijuana use.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 31 Mar. 2026
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Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Religion — and, specifically, Christianity — is not a taboo topic in an NBA locker room.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
And while Lloyd didn’t serve in that role, specifically, in Jacksonville, Coen acknowledges that the 27-year-old defender has no issue being vocal and assertive.
—Mike Kaye
march 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
Rodriguez revealed that Odom decided to seek treatment specifically for marijuana use.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifically
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Outside the courtroom, the case is already having an impact — especially in South Florida's immigrant communities.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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But many argue that the war has given the Iranians a better footing than originally anticipated, especially given the economic fallout globally.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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And in late February, just as attention began to shift away from Gaza, Israel and the United States launched a joint attack on Iran—a potentially epochal war that may end up dividing Jewish Americans no less than the Gaza war did, particularly if the conflict drags on and casualties mount.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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And the Panthers feel safe with the rest of their inside linebacker depth to not have to pay a lot of money to retain a backup, particularly with the way Cherelus played in 2025.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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His younger brother, Avner, maintains a notably more private profile.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Ironically, clicking the mute control that sits atop the Light Mount's volume knob is notably louder than the rest of the buttons on the keyboard.—
Aubrey Jowers,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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The luxuriously plush microfiber hair towel wrap, with more than 25,000 positive reviews, is specially designed to gently and quickly dry hair, helping to prevent frizz and damage.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The La Costa Canyon production features the School Edition, specially adapted for family-friendly audiences while preserving the hilarity and high-energy spectacle of the original.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Specifically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specifically. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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