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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

But was that message meant for California voters or, perhaps, a more specific audience — the operatives running the newly formed big-money independent committees that are backing his campaign?

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 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

“He sounds even more defiant, and more specific in his defiance, than his father,” said Hamidreza Azizi, visiting fellow and Iran expert at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Tonight Bod asked about Hauntings, getting more and more specific, which exasperated Mr. Pennyworth, who had never gone in for that sort of thing himself.

From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman