Synonyms for especially
ɪˈspɛʃ ə lies·pe·cial·ly

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1. particularly, peculiarly, especially, speciallyadverb

   to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

   "he was particularly fussy about spelling"; "a particularly gruesome attack"; "under peculiarly tragic circumstances"; "an especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger"

   Synonyms:
   oddly, curiously, specially, particularly, peculiarly, in particular

2. specially, especiallyadverb

   in a special manner

   "a specially arranged dinner"

   Synonyms:
   specially, particularly, peculiarly

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1. List of paraphrases for "especially":

   particularly, particular, notably, specially, specifically, mainly, primarily, mostly, including, special, chiefly, principally, predominantly, largely, extremely, very, namely

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1. Wolfgang Buechele:

   Especially German plant and mechanical engineers could benefit from it.

2. Nina Arianda:

   I hope we bring a real sense of justice especially with the topic that we're dealing with this season which is the opioid crisis in America, you want to just all have a communal hug with the people who have been with you for four seasons.

3. Emril Jamil:

   We don't think this strategy can last much longer especially if you see how Russia expanded in Asia in 2015, oPEC did not make significant gains in market share in Asia in 2015.

4. Gremy Fernandez:

   It's going to be a lovely visit for Cuba, especially for religious folk - but it won't go any further than that, there won't be any real changes.

5. Michelle Curcuru Baran:

   The [ Facebook post ] was written the day that it happened, so our original thought was anger, especially my sister who lives in the home with them and has sacrificed so much... it's hurt and anger at the beginning, but as the weeks have gone by and you see this outpouring from the community, at this point the person who wrote the note doesn't really matter.