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special

[spesh-uhl] / ˈspɛʃ əl /
ADJECTIVE
distinguished, distinctive; important in own way
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appropriate certain different exceptional exclusive extraordinary individual limited main major memorable particular peculiar personal primary proper rare significant specialized specific unique unusual
STRONG
best characteristic chief choice express first gala set smashing sole
WEAK
defined definite designated determinate earmarked especial festive marked momentous out of the ordinary red-letter reserved restricted select uncommon unreal
Antonyms
STRONGEST
OK common commonplace conventional familiar general improper indefinite insignificant like minor normal ordinary regular secondary similar standard uncertain unimportant unlimited unnoteworthy unrestricted unsuitable usual
STRONG
least worst
WEAK
indistinctive undistinguished

Example Sentences

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US Vice President JD Vance will lead talks with Iran beginning Saturday in Islamabad, and will be joined by special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, the White House said.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Other officials disputed that Sacks was demoted, and Sacks told Bloomberg TV that he had used up the days he was allowed to work as AI and crypto czar as a special government employee.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The Apollo astronauts didn't have a toilet and used special bags for waste.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Cal State L.A. holds a special place in his life, as he competed at the university during the NBA Summer Pro League in 1977-78.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

“The big one with the lions out front and special rooms.”

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova