specific

Definition for specific

adjective as in particular, distinguishing

Strongest matches

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

Strong matches

characteristic, express, set, sole

Weak matches

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

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We’ve had political polarization in the U.S. in the past, but usually it was around a specific issue like civil rights in the 1960s and the Vietnam War.

From Salon

Amorim was reluctant to be specific as to how long the trio would be out for.

From BBC

“They reject that kind of behavior, rather than rejecting a specific country.”

From Los Angeles Times

However, there are certain challenges specific to the UK: the population of England, for example, is nearly 10 times larger than Denmark's population.

From BBC

ICE agents told Chu that detainees in B-18 are held for no more than 12 hours, but that they have specific waivers that allow them to keep people for 72 hours.

From Los Angeles Times

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