SPECIFICALLY Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

specifically

adverb

spi-ˈsi-fi-k(ə-)lē

Definition of specifically

as in especially

in regard to something mentioned explicitly or in detail specifically, I object to the second point

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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 solution, then, is to use products specifically formulated to withstand the day’s challenges. — Laura Sandroni, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026 Thales revealed that the SharpView Dual Camera – Minerva is designed specifically for modern combat vehicles and integrates seamlessly into existing platforms. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026 The majority, 90%, of those reports were about ChatGPT specifically. — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 In Texas, however, state officials have specifically targeted Islamic arbitration for scrutiny. — Asma Uddin, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for specifically

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This one was especially meaningful for 2010 Morton graduate Jimmy McCormack, an experienced assistant, including the previous two seasons as the Trojans’ offensive coordinator.

— Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
The approach can be especially applicable when several providers in one area use similar equipment.

— Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of especially

Adverb

As the affiliate industry grows, particularly for fashion brands and beauty brands which increasingly route a growing share of sales through such links, the answer is getting harder to parse.

— Tom Matsuda, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
The monsoon season can be a particularly dangerous time in mountain canyons in Utah and the Southwest.

— Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of particularly

Adverb

Most notably, corporate psychopaths are often seen as charming, strong communicators, and interpersonally skilled.

— Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
But what else is clear is where the Chiefs could still use some depth — linebacker and defensive tackle most notably.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of notably

Adverb

Across the country, churches and city halls opened specially on Saturday so people could light candles, write down their thoughts about the deceased king in condolence books.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
Across the country, churches and city halls opened specially on Saturday so people could light candles and write down their thoughts about the deceased king in condolence books.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

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