special
adjective
of a distinct or particular kind or character.
specials
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pluralof special.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The company has produced more than 250 specials and estimates it currently generates just under $10 million annually in gross profits.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
She’s lived through it, not the version stand-up bros claim to have suffered during their latest Netflix specials.
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026
The hiring search offers a glimpse inside one of the most-watched programs on television and a franchise that has mushroomed to include primetime specials, a YouTube edition and a recent ESPN-branded sports tournament.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
“Star Trek” kicked off 2026 with a 60th anniversary float at the Rose Parade, and festivities since have included special screening events, a generations-spanning panel at San Diego Comic-Con and TV specials.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Sunday’s sermon is announced on a billboard identical to the kind for supermarket specials: Believing Is Seeing.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
