1
as in particularly
in the specific case of one person or thing as distinguished from others
all employees, but especially the administrative assistants, will need to learn to use the new phone system
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2
as in extremely
to a great degree
that university is especially strong in the sciences
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3
as in notably
in regard to something mentioned explicitly or in detail
he especially minded the proposed changes to the work schedule
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Recent Examples of especially
As someone with wide feet, finding cute shoes can get complicated, especially during sandal season.
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Shea Simmons, People.com, 3 May 2025
Both boys were smiling, exhilarated, but I was fixated on their points of contact, especially where the naked groin of the Vanquished touched the Victor’s bare shoulder.
—Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 3 May 2025
Healthcare data is especially valuable on the black market because it can be exploited for long periods without easy detection.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2025
May the risen Christ, our hope, grant peace and consolation to the African peoples who are victims of violence and conflict, especially in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in Sudan and South Sudan.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
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Shea Simmons, People.com, 3 May 2025
Both boys were smiling, exhilarated, but I was fixated on their points of contact, especially where the naked groin of the Vanquished touched the Victor’s bare shoulder.
—Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 3 May 2025
Healthcare data is especially valuable on the black market because it can be exploited for long periods without easy detection.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2025
May the risen Christ, our hope, grant peace and consolation to the African peoples who are victims of violence and conflict, especially in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in Sudan and South Sudan.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for especially
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His story is a call to action for anyone, particularly those from marginalized communities, who seek freedom.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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That family of beetles is particularly damaging to crops like potatoes and cereal grains.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
10 May 2025
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No league in the United States is more popular than the National Football League, making the schedule release an extremely exciting day for the sports world.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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The economic sanctions cut off Syria from the global financial system and has made economic recovery extremely challenging after 14 years of grinding war.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Chalamet, a native of the city, is a renowned fan of the blue and orange and notably stayed home to watch the first game of the series while Jenner flew solo at the Met Gala.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Within the past 12 months, he’s assembled a team of senior executives — notably Mark Boxer, the former head of Amazon MGM Studios Distribution, and Arianna Bocco, the former IFC Films president — to run distribution and acquisitions in the country.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
14 May 2025
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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.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 May 2025
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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
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You’re Obsessed With Learning About The Business Compared to hobbies, which are usually for fun and leisure, business is a very serious undertaking.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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The latest trailer was released on May 14, and it's packed with heroic vibes, jaw-dropping visuals, and what looks like a very annoyed protagonist.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
14 May 2025
Adverb
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But the inflation-dampening effects of tariffs could persist and even widen in the April CPI report, set to be released Tuesday, and the May numbers too, Sweet said.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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If your customer is growing, your relationship should too.—
Terry Chen,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Adverb
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Listen to this article 2 min Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce will be getting his steps in after his Game 2 Celtics-Knicks prediction ended terribly for him.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2025
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The Celtics are doing that and shooting terribly, following up a 25 percent 3-point shooting performance in Game 1 with a 25 percent performance in Game 2.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
8 May 2025
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Jeanine is incredibly well qualified for this position, and is considered one of the Top District Attorneys in the History of the State of New York.—
Sonam Sheth
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Learning the basics of how to analyze and visualize data could be incredibly valuable.—
Nono Bokete,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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“Especially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/especially. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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