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special

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adjective

spe·​cial ˈspe-shəl How to pronounce special (audio)
1
: distinguished by some unusual quality
especially : being in some way superior
our special blend
2
: held in particular esteem
a special friend
3
a
: readily distinguishable from others of the same category : unique
they set it apart as a special day of thanksgiving
b
: of, relating to, or constituting a species : specific
4
: being other than the usual : additional, extra
5
: designed for a particular purpose or occasion
specialness noun

special

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noun

1
: one that is used for a special service or occasion
caught the commuter special to work
2
: something (such as a television program) that is not part of a regular series
3
: a featured dish at a restaurant
the specials of the day

Synonyms

Adjective

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special, especial, specific, particular, individual mean of or relating to one thing or class.

special stresses having a quality, character, identity, or use of its own.

special ingredients

especial may add implications of preeminence or preference.

a matter of especial importance

specific implies a quality or character distinguishing a kind or a species.

children with specific nutritional needs

particular stresses the distinctness of something as an individual.

a ballet step of particular difficulty

individual implies unequivocal reference to one of a class or group.

valued each individual opinion

Example Sentences

Adjective This is a special case and I want you to handle it personally. Only under special circumstances will you be allowed to retake the test. Your many years of service put you in a special category. Why should you receive any special treatment? It takes a special quality to do what he did. This is a very special occasion. Are you doing anything special over the holidays? We have a special guest tonight—the mayor. No one is more special to me than my wife. He always made her feel special. Noun a one-hour special on whales Today's lunch special is chili. The specials are on the board. They were having a special on paper towels so I stocked up. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
As a runner, Tanner is underappreciated but at the same time Caleb is special there. Tim Bielik, cleveland, 10 Sep. 2022 So to get to do that again with the same guys is just really special. Josh Chesler, SPIN, 9 Sep. 2022 Lots of wonderful competitors here, but Fanning’s work is special. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2022 What is special for kids during Doors Open Milwaukee 2022? Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 So just to get back with him and the gang again was so, so special. Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2022 Reusable coffee cups and travel mugs are nothing new, but this one is special. Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, 6 Sep. 2022 The atmosphere is special to D.C.-area resident Adena Galinsky. Sarah Macaraeg, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2022 But after a good training camp of picking up the defensive scheme and by midseason, playing a lot and eventually starting, Kingsbury said, Thompson had a chance to be special. José M. Romero, The Arizona Republic, 5 Sep. 2022
Noun
The studio also showed off a look at its Werewolf by Night Halloween special, which stars Gael Garcia Bernal and is directed by veteran composer Michael Giacchino. Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Sep. 2022 Fans can pre-order the special now, which is slated to air on the platform at 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET on October 5. Ej Panaligan, Variety, 9 Sep. 2022 Known for his comedic takes on married and family life, Arnold's first Netflix standup special, Fat Ballerina, debuted in 2019. Giovana Gelhoren, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 Funny 30th Birthday Gift for Anyone Make a gift of wine extra special — and extra Instagrammable — by transforming ordinary bottles with custom 30th birthday labels. Alesandra Dubin, Good Housekeeping, 7 Sep. 2022 In addition to the one-hour GameDay special, Davis and crew will have live updates from inside Acrisure Stadium throughout the day and anchor halftime coverage. Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 1 Sep. 2022 For the first time in the franchise's history, all three of the currently airing Law & Order series will be joining forces for a three-hour special that is set to air Sept. 22, from 8-11 p.m. Nick Romano, EW.com, 24 Aug. 2022 Earlier this month, paparazzi photos also reveal the singer and the sports agent heading home from a filming session for Adele's TV special, An Audience with Adele—an appearance that also marks her first performance in four years. Sabrina Park, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 Aug. 2022 In the special — which celebrates teachers around the globe and is based on the classic Peanuts comic strip by Charles M. Schulz — the gang becomes anxious about starting at a new school in the fall. Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 11 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French especial, from Latin specialis individual, particular, from species species

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1822, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of special was in the 14th century

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