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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The next season, he added the role of special teams coordinator to his title before becoming the Golden Bears’ co-defensive coordinator and outside linebackers coach last season.

From Los Angeles Times

"I'm there with all the guys, the only female driver there, and it just feels really special. I've done something nobody else has done - and that feels special," she said.

From BBC

"The UAE hasn't had a significant troop presence in Yemen since 2019. It has relied on special forces and mostly its network of proxies working directly on the ground," says Mr Muslimi.

From BBC

Rules that forbid insider trading place special restrictions on investors who serve on company boards, receive confidential information, or hold more than 10% of its stock.

From Barron's

Good morning, and welcome to a special edition of Need to Know.

From MarketWatch

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