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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How do you approach it and is it special for you to be first?

From Los Angeles Times

"Holders of diplomatic, special and service passports from both countries will be able to obtain an electronic visa free of charge starting January 1, 2026," they stated.

From Barron's

Since COVID, people who have money are really trying to treat their friends and relatives to something special.

From The Wall Street Journal

In addition to their special, here are five more New Year’s Eve programming choices to welcome 2026.

From Los Angeles Times

The game against the Falcons will serve as Ben Kotwica’s debut as interim special teams coordinator.

From Los Angeles Times

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