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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Liverpool manager Arne Slot said his side's dominance of possession counts for little without "special moments" of individual brilliance after a toothless display in drawing 0-0 at home to Leeds.

From Barron's

Participants drank special forms of oxygen and hydrogen and provided urine samples over a two-week period.

From Science Daily

“Being tough is one thing, being honorable was special,” Rosen said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Kapustin "reported his readiness to continue carrying out combat and special tasks as the head of the unit," according to the statement.

From Barron's

Some fans also attended special cinema screenings of the finale in cities across the US and Canada, several of which were attended by the show's stars.

From BBC

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