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that is

ADVERB
id est
Synonyms
WEAK
as it were i.e.
ADVERB
namely
Synonyms
STRONGEST
especially i.e. particularly specially specifically
STRONG
videlicet viz.
WEAK
by way of explanation expressly id est in other words in plain English scilicet strictly speaking to wit
Antonyms
STRONGEST
broadly commonly generally usually
ADVERB
scilicet
Synonyms
WEAK
by way of explanation especially expressly i.e. id est in other words in plain English particularly specially specifically strictly speaking to wit videlicet viz.
ADVERB
videlicet
Synonyms
STRONGEST
namely
STRONG
viz.
WEAK
by way of explanation especially expressly i.e. id est in other words in plain English particularly scilicet specially specifically strictly speaking to wit

Example Sentences

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Estée Lauder launched a makeover plan a year ago that is showing promise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

"And there are properties that Plaid Cymru will exempt. If you've got a farm sort of barn conversion, that shouldn't be a property that is part of that system that should be exempt."

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Magouyrk mentioned “capital intensity” twice in his statement because in 2026 that is the name of the game at Oracle.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Steele draws out June’s search and the mother-and-child reunion at a pace that is both realistic and artful.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

I never once saw her irritated or angry, until the day the dog came, that is.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo