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
The bigger challenge is the City Council itself, as councilmembers may be reluctant to change housing policy too much and too quickly, especially in ways that would lessen the relative importance of City Hall in the development process.
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Daniel Brennan, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2025
He’d been inspired by Thiam’s telling of a resilient, nutritionally dense grain going back 5,000 years that is resistant to climate change, needs no fertilizers or inputs, and doesn’t require irrigation, especially in an area considered difficult to cultivate.
—Osayi Endolyn, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2025
Its analysis shows polluting industries still present problems for city residents, especially in Black and Latino communities where most of Chicago’s heavy industry is concentrated.
—Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
The United States possesses abundant mineral deposits, yet ores often travel thousands of miles abroad before returning as finished components — especially rare-earth magnets and battery-grade metals that power electric vehicles, wind turbines, and advanced electronics.
—William Jones, USA Today, 16 May 2025
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Daniel Brennan, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2025
He’d been inspired by Thiam’s telling of a resilient, nutritionally dense grain going back 5,000 years that is resistant to climate change, needs no fertilizers or inputs, and doesn’t require irrigation, especially in an area considered difficult to cultivate.
—Osayi Endolyn, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2025
Its analysis shows polluting industries still present problems for city residents, especially in Black and Latino communities where most of Chicago’s heavy industry is concentrated.
—Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
The United States possesses abundant mineral deposits, yet ores often travel thousands of miles abroad before returning as finished components — especially rare-earth magnets and battery-grade metals that power electric vehicles, wind turbines, and advanced electronics.
—William Jones, USA Today, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for especially
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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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That proved especially true while filming a particularly memorable set of Final Reckoning scenes — in Svalbard, Norway, about 400 miles from the North Pole.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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With extremely long battery life, this is a productivity portable that will get you through an entire day on the go, and the keyboard is a pleasure to use.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2025
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Continuing with her streak of daring silhouettes, the performer took the stage in a black textured jumpsuit with a completely open back that sat extremely low on her hips.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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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
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The minister specifically framed it as a religious issue, noting that Russia and Ukraine are Orthodox countries.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
23 May 2025
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Whirlpool and Finish both advise against rinsing dishes, specifically with dish detergent, before placing them in the dishwasher as the detergent may inhibit the cleaning cycle.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Every department, every person in the show, every actor is just bringing it to the very last take to the very last minute.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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In some ways, the complaints in Paintsville mirrored how Democrats nationally are angry, often for very different reasons.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2025
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Other Barriers Other psychological barriers exist too.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Olusanya said waiting for people to come back in for medical care on their own felt like too great a risk, given how quickly their conditions could deteriorate.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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That number is not terribly surprising, given that the La Mesa medical facility treated the 10th-most acute strokes in the state and handled the largest volume in San Diego County in 2023, according to state data.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2025
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The wine list is strikingly good and (also strikingly) not terribly expensive.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
18 May 2025
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Huang held on, and did so through incredibly difficult stretches that included him fighting to keep his job.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Green tea in particular is incredibly anti-inflammatory.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2025
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“Especially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/especially. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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