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more specific

ADJECTIVE

particular, distinguishing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clear-cut definite definitive different distinct exact explicit individual limited peculiar precise special specialized unambiguous unequivocal unique

STRONG

characteristic express set sole

WEAK

bull's eye categorical clean-cut cut fine dead on downright drawn fine especial flat out hit nail on head on target outright reserved restricted right on straight-out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguous careless common commonplace equivocal fuzzy imprecise inaccurate indefinite indistinct inexact like normal obscure ordinary resembling similar standard uncertain undefined unlimited unreliable usual vague

WEAK

general

Example Sentences

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Any movement on high-level topics would have global implications, though, and there are a host of more specific matters that are likely to move some sectors and individual stocks.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Allies said it was unlikely he was given the full report and may only have seen more specific risks thrown up during the process.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Ferrero wasn’t more specific on the reason for the raids.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

The fragmentome based index predicted overall survival independently and in some cases proved more specific than traditional inflammatory markers.

From Science Daily • Mar. 6, 2026

He and his new bride would come to them soon, though the Lady Una could be no more specific about the date of their arrival than this, and it appeared to irk her.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman