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
It’s also been specially designed for ease of use with left-handers as well.
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Cora Harrington, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
Macron confirmed that the Mona Lisa, now displayed behind protective glass and often subject to overcrowded and noisy queues of visitors, will be moved to a specially dedicated room.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
The staffers, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said Combs and the woman had planned to celebrate her birthday, specially decorating the suite for the occasion.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2025
But the federal government, U.S. states and countries from Australia to Chile to South Korea hire companies that have their own private fleets of specially outfitted aircraft to help tame fires.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2025
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Cora Harrington, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
Macron confirmed that the Mona Lisa, now displayed behind protective glass and often subject to overcrowded and noisy queues of visitors, will be moved to a specially dedicated room.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
The staffers, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said Combs and the woman had planned to celebrate her birthday, specially decorating the suite for the occasion.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2025
But the federal government, U.S. states and countries from Australia to Chile to South Korea hire companies that have their own private fleets of specially outfitted aircraft to help tame fires.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specially
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Many, like Childress, argue that this system undervalues their roles, especially when compared to other sports leagues.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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But the ratio of everything—especially the amount of buttermilk—is key.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2025
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Read more: Climate Change Increases Home Runs Climate Central tracks not just average rising temperatures, but extremely hot days, which are defined as days on which the thermometer hits or exceeds 91°F.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
7 Feb. 2025
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The whole sequence was shot in the forest with John Turturro on a day that just happened to be extremely foggy.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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Urban and hilly areas are particularly prone to deadly flooding where water levels on small streams and roads can rise several feet in minutes.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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Residents were particularly concerned about the potential influx in traffic that a new community would bring to the area.—
Alexandra Hardle,
The Arizona Republic,
16 Feb. 2025
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Life and death choices are always very difficult and deeply personal situations.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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What Johnson describes is actually a one-two punch that combines two of the biggest bartender pet peeves: the aforementioned closing out and the problem of taking up room at the bar while purchasing very little.—
Alex Abad-Santos,
Vox,
7 Feb. 2025
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Each is specifically designed to measure their respective type of ingredient—wet or dry.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2025
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In the complaint filed in Seattle, the three Democratic attorneys general argue that the executive order violates equal rights protections, the separation of powers and states' powers to regulate what is not specifically delegated to the federal government.—
MANUEL VALDES THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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The addition of about 500 new jobs will have a significant impact on the area’s employment and economic landscapes, Sada said, noting that the chamber doesn’t anticipate these positions to be highly specialized roles.—
Shawn Raymundo,
The Arizona Republic,
16 Feb. 2025
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Skillfully adapted by Kurzel’s frequent collaborator Shaun Grant, the drama benefits from the highly personal feel of the material.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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This move notably contributed to the early repayment of the debt for U.S. Bank Stadium, home of the Minnesota Vikings, by June 2023.—
Janean Sorrell,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The plain meaning of the 14th Amendment has been recognized since it was ratified, notably in an 1898 U.S. Supreme Court decision.—
Mike Catalini,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
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Keep: Two-motor powertrain The all-wheel drive version of the Buzz was incredibly useful during a typical late winter ice storm.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Avia Athletic Light Runner Shoes The sole design of these $23 shoes looks incredibly similar to the $1,250 Hermes sneakers Martha Stewart wore last night.—
Kelsey Fredricks,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Specially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specially. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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