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
Getting the sweetest, juiciest fruits requires the right care, specifically adequate watering.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
6 July 2026
Unlike platforms focused specifically on seniors, Match serves a wide range of age groups.
—
Matthew Kayser
updated July 6,
Miami Herald,
6 July 2026
The agency is keeping LNT in place despite being specifically ordered to reconsider it.
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ArsTechnica,
6 July 2026
The new financial aid policy specifically applies to new students.
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Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
6 July 2026
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
6 July 2026
Unlike platforms focused specifically on seniors, Match serves a wide range of age groups.
—
Matthew Kayser
updated July 6,
Miami Herald,
6 July 2026
The agency is keeping LNT in place despite being specifically ordered to reconsider it.
—
ArsTechnica,
6 July 2026
The new financial aid policy specifically applies to new students.
—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
6 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for specifically
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifically
Adverb
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Before your cookout, walk your yard and check for hives, especially near sheds, eaves or thick shrubs.
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Some of these storms could be severe and deliver damaging wind gusts, but any thunderstorm will contain lightning — a major danger for any outdoor activities, especially for anyone trying to escape the heat in or on the water.
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Beyond this time of year, 60% of women will develop a UTI in their lifetime, with menopausal women being particularly vulnerable.
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But the bad news is that no one particularly wants her there and everyone would happily cut her loose if not for Sheepstealer.
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The event will feature barbecue ribs and brisket, games, giveaways, sleeping bags, and, notably, no fireworks.
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Some business leaders – notably Michael Dell and Ray Dalio – have pledged through their foundations to make one-time $250 seed contributions to the accounts of children from middle- to lower-income households.
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The dogs, specially trained to detect human scent, have spent days searching for people trapped beneath the rubble of nearly 200 buildings that collapsed following the two powerful back-to-back earthquakes.
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Also, some birdhouses are specially designed, like houses built to attract bluebirds.
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“Specifically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specifically. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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