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Distinguished by a unique attribute
“She wore special orthopedic shoes to alleviate her hammertoe.”
Characterized by something exceptional or beyond ordinary
“We don't come here for special occasions, but it is a special occasion when we come here.”
Something or someone that is beloved
“Her father was particularly special to her, and had a profound influence on her success as an elite footballer.”
Exclusive to, or for, someone, something or a group
“This club is limited to special members only.”
Something precise or exact
“Every package contains special documentation on its origin and authenticity.”
Of being a once-off event or situation
“It was a special case that warranted the intervention of a very specific law enforcement team.”
(of a friend) Very close or intimate
Striking in extent, seriousness, or importance
Exceptionally good in a particular skill, activity or capacity
The best of its kind or class
Very fine in quality or luxurious
Having special rights, advantages, or immunities
Having or imbued with supernatural powers, attributes or qualities
Chief in size or importance
Relating to a section or group within a community
Intellectually disabled, medically defined as having an IQ (intelligence quotient) below 70 in addition to deficits in two or more adaptive behaviors (which means having problems with basic functional skills that affect everyday, general living)
Denoting increased dedication on an individual level toward an issue or cause
Being so low in cost as to resemble being free of charge
Denoting a high degree of seriousness
(of information) Protected from being made public
Having or giving an atmosphere
Free from an obligation or liability imposed on others
Created or done for a particular purpose as necessary
Able to be perceived, sensed, or discerned
Added to an existing or usual amount or number
A discount or reduction in the price of consumer costs
“There is a special for electronic goods this Christmas, but the offer will not last.”
(broadcasting) A unique episode of a series
“They had many celebrity guests grace their presence on the 40th Anniversary special of the show.”
An event such as a pageant or musical, produced on a large scale and with striking effects
An exceptionally powerful fighting move
Something sold at a loss
Something that is considered a luxury or treat, especially food
The food contained or served in a dish
Any of the regular occasions in a day when a reasonably large amount of food is eaten
A characteristic or ability at which one particularly excels
A highlight or special attraction of a particular place, thing or event
(colloquial, often with really or quite) Somebody or something who is superlative in some way
Separate in time, place, or position
Separate or respective
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