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id est adv.
namely adv.
scilicet adv.
videlicet adv.

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

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“Every inch of the home has been carefully curated, blending sophisticated finishes with cutting-edge technology to create a living experience that is both luxurious and effortless.”

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 9, 2026

Part of that is Gen Z’s coming of age on an internet where everything is branded and everyone is selling something.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2026

“It felt very similar to ‘Essays’ in that she is interested in building a community and an exciting live event that is just not what you see every day,” says Walter.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026

But overall, it is a battle that is becoming more arduous, rather than easier.

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026

“Quite fine. Just a dry throat, that is all.”

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo

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