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special
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
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adjective
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
“he paid especial attention to her”
adjective
having a specific function or scope
“a special (or specific) role in the mission”
adjective
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
“the particular demands of the job”
adjective
for a special service or occasion
“a special correspondent”
adjective
first and most important
“his special interest is music”
adjective
adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose
“a special kind of paint”
adjective
added to a regular schedule
“a special holiday flight”
noun
a television production that features a particular person or work or topic
“the last of a series of BBC specials on Iran is being shown tonight”
noun
a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising
“they are having a special on pork chops”
noun
a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
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he paid especial attention to her
exceptional kindness
a matter of particular and unusual importance
a special occasion
a special reason to confide in her
a special (or specific) role in the mission
the particular demands of the job
has a particular preference for Chinese art
a peculiar bond of sympathy between them
an expression peculiar to Canadians
rights peculiar to the rich
a special correspondent
a special adviser to the committee
had to get special permission for the event
his special interest is music
she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work
a special kind of paint
a special medication for arthritis
a special holiday flight
put on special buses for the big game
the last of a series of BBC specials on Iran is being shown tonight
they are having a special on pork chops
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