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 passage is eerily similar to Salinger’s own state of mind while in uniform, specifically on a day that should have evoked ecstasy. — Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026 Doescher defined the term as the idea that American politicians must accommodate the political views of particular immigrant or diaspora communities, specifically pointing to Dearborn, Michigan’s large Arab American population. — Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 10 Aug. 2026 Boston Dynamics has designed the latest Atlas specifically for industrial applications, including lifting, moving and material-handling tasks. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026 So there was a lot of arguing … specifically the drop-off location for the kids was their biggest argument. — Nikki Battiste, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for specifically

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Even – in fact, especially – the smartest students will gravitate to whatever job options are both attractive and available.

— Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Chapman faces an arduous road to recovery, especially for a player known for his agility on defense.

— Devin Bradshaw, Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of especially

Adverb

Bartman said local businesses also rely on storage units, particularly those that don't have enough room to store equipment or inventory.

— James Taylor, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Too much change would increase the risk of instability, particularly running through the core of the team which has already seen Tielemans and Rogers leave.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of particularly

Adverb

Additionally, cornerback Keisean Nixon struggled notably in one-on-one drills, giving up multiple scores and dropping an interception, raising questions about his role as the team's top corner.

— Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
In film, this hairstyle has become emblematic, notably in Bend It Like Beckham, where Keira Knightley wears it with a short curtain crop.

— Elise Fabre, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of notably

Adverb

Crafted with a solid wood frame that’s specially designed with bobbin style accents, the chair is a subtle statement piece that will make your home look straight out of a magazine.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026
Some sets come with additional lids, which may be duplicates or something unique, such as specially sized lids for soda bottles.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026

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