especially
- particularly; exceptionally; markedly: Be especially watchful.
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specially, exclusively, notably, specifically, principally, chiefly, peculiarly, eminently, expressly, extraordinarily, mainly, markedly, oddly, preeminently, primarily, singularly, strangely, uncommonly, unusually, wonderfullyExamples from the Web for especially
Contemporary Examples of especially
The benefits of incumbency are quite potent, especially in the all-important area of raising campaign funds.
It marked a groundbreaking moment in how the country viewed Jews, especially Jewish women.
Two factors made Hiram Revels especially interesting to the Washington establishment.
This is especially striking, though hardly surprising, in the case of Priebus, Mr. Outreach.
Terrorism is bad news anywhere, but especially rough on Odessa, where the city motto seems to be “make love, not war.”
Historical Examples of especially
Foreigners, especially Greeks, begin to dominate the country.
Ancient ManHendrik Willem van Loon
As for my brother, he seemed enchanted with the sight, and especially with the ladies.
Explorations in AustraliaJohn Forrest
This is especially true when we are face to face with a heavy deficit.
This is too well-known a truth for me to endeavor to conceal it, especially from you.
Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9)Samuel Richardson
But those who knew Hester, especially the women of them, were indignant with him.
Weighed and WantingGeorge MacDonald
especially
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