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
The key to this case, however: Webb did not specifically target Hapach or have any intention of doing so — a fact agreed upon by all parties.
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 May 2025
The message does not specifically say which scene Baldoni is referring to but his lawsuit against Lively mentions tension over a rooftop scene in the film that Lively rewrote and presented to Baldoni as her own work before telling media outlets that her husband, Reynolds, actually wrote it.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Nava, the Sacramento County spokesperson, said officials do not specifically target state or federal employees, but instead aim to attract all qualified applicants.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2025
Nale’s garments, specifically the cardigan, are also designed to be worn in different configurations.
—Essence, 9 May 2025
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 May 2025
The message does not specifically say which scene Baldoni is referring to but his lawsuit against Lively mentions tension over a rooftop scene in the film that Lively rewrote and presented to Baldoni as her own work before telling media outlets that her husband, Reynolds, actually wrote it.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Nava, the Sacramento County spokesperson, said officials do not specifically target state or federal employees, but instead aim to attract all qualified applicants.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2025
Nale’s garments, specifically the cardigan, are also designed to be worn in different configurations.
—Essence, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifically
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Getting players out the door, however, may not be so easy, especially as this most recent promotion will have led to wages rising to reflect the club’s Championship status.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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While Clarkson is hardly the first star to break out the relaxed silhouette this year — celebs like Oprah, Martha Stewart, and Jessica Alba are fans of the pants style, too — Clarkson’s khaki pair looks especially versatile for busy summer plans Ready to try the trend for yourself?—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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Don't skip Super Nintendo World because of the stairs Just like in the original Super Mario games, there are a lot of stairs in Super Nintendo World, particularly in Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton struck Florida particularly hard.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
Adverb
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Cristina notably showed up to support her best friend Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) at the funeral for her husband Derek Shepherd (Patrick Dempsey), though a body double for Oh was used in the scene.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Most notably, relational insecurities tend to surface in the wake of separation, especially when couples lack a clear timeline for reuniting.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
Adverb
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Other nighttime parades, like Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade and Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, are exclusive to specially ticketed after-hours events and not included with standard park admission like Disney Starlight will be.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Two new Boeing 747-8 planes are currently being specially customized to become the next generation of Air Force One — a project that has been in the works for years and subject to delays.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
23 May 2025
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“Specifically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specifically. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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