special

[spesh-uhl] / ˈspɛʃ əl /

ADJECTIVE

distinguished, distinctive; important in own way

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appropriate certain different exceptional exclusive extraordinary individual limited main major memorable particular peculiar personal primary proper rare significant specialized specific unique unusual

STRONG

best characteristic chief choice express first gala set smashing sole

WEAK

defined definite designated determinate earmarked especial festive marked momentous out of the ordinary red-letter reserved restricted select uncommon unreal

Antonyms

STRONGEST

OK common commonplace conventional familiar general improper indefinite insignificant like minor normal ordinary regular secondary similar standard uncertain unimportant unlimited unnoteworthy unrestricted unsuitable usual

STRONG

least worst

WEAK

indistinctive undistinguished

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These events typically feature rainbow-coloured branding, special warm-up tops and community partnerships.

From BBC

Facing a financial crunch, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian introduced a raft of reforms in December including eliminating a special exchange rate for imports, which effectively cut a 75% to 80% subsidy on some basic goods.

From The Wall Street Journal

The US-born athlete, who switched allegiance to China in 2019, said it felt special to win her fifth Olympic medal just ahead of the Lunar New Year in China.

From Barron's

Mark previously was special projects editor and deputy chief of the Boston bureau.

From The Wall Street Journal

His legal team has lodged a special defence of alibi in connection with the murder accusation.

From BBC

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