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more specific

ADJECTIVE

particular, distinguishing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clear-cut definite definitive different distinct exact explicit individual limited peculiar precise special specialized unambiguous unequivocal unique

STRONG

characteristic express set sole

WEAK

bull's eye categorical clean-cut cut fine dead on downright drawn fine especial flat out hit nail on head on target outright reserved restricted right on straight-out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguous careless common commonplace equivocal fuzzy imprecise inaccurate indefinite indistinct inexact like normal obscure ordinary resembling similar standard uncertain undefined unlimited unreliable usual vague

WEAK

general

Example Sentences

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Here is a more specific look at the top and bottom performers during each cycle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The more specific you are, the more universal it is.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Any movement on high-level topics would have global implications, though, and there are a host of more specific matters that are likely to move some sectors and individual stocks.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Sometimes the timelines given by the president at the time have been vague, and sometimes more specific.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

She wanted to be more specific and use Sugar Maple Tree, her very favorite, but Salamanca Sugar Maple Tree Hiddle was a bit much even for her.

From "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech