special
/ˈspɛ ʃəl/
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Definition(s):
- (n) a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising
- (n) a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
- (n) a television production that features a particular person or work or topic
- (adj) unique or specific to a person or thing or category
- (adj) for a special service or occasion
- (adj) surpassing what is common or usual or expected
- (adj) adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose
- (adj) having a specific function or scope
- (adj) first and most important
- (adj) added to a regular schedule
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- Some of the special-forces troops in iraq had seen it all before12 years ago, to be exact.
- Magazine Articles - News articles and special reports from the pages of PTI Magazine.
- A special report on the eco-pioneers fighting for a cleaner, greener future.
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- "This is unforgettable," Sneijder said. "It was a tough fight and toward the end we complicated matters. Sunday, we play in the World Cup final. I have to get used to that. A final is so special. You must savor it because it's not something...on Jul 6, 2010 By: Wesley Sneijder Source: MiamiHerald.com
- "This is very special," said Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk. "After 32 years we play the final again. Such a small country. We can be very proud of this."on Jul 6, 2010 By: Bert van Marwijk Source: The Canadian Press
- It quoted Cameron as saying, "Audiences repeatedly told me they wanted more of Pandora, and wished they could have stayed there longer. So we're making that possible. Avatar: Special Edition will be exclusively in 3-D, and will have eight minutes of...on Jul 9, 2010 By: James Cameron Source: Vancouver Sun
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