EXPRESSLY Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

expressly

adverb

Definition of expressly

as in specifically

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Recent Examples of expressly Powers not expressly delegated to Congress are reserved to the states. — Patrick Parenteau, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026 Rather than prohibit every version of the display, the board expressly invited the Heuers to propose dimming, shielding or screening the lights, reducing their number or directing them downward. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026 One of the two candidates for president, one of the country’s foremost politicians, was expressly lumping together a sizable American ethnic minority with external enemies. — Daniel Benjamin, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2026 For purposes of scoring, a game result is determined by the official result at the conclusion of regulation and any applicable overtime, unless otherwise expressly stated by The Athletic for a particular game. — Mathieu Clavie, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for expressly

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Adverb

In August, the health board designated a $250,000 fund for rat abatement — so far the only public money in Idaho specifically earmarked to combat the nuisance.

— Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 16 Oct. 2026
The measure specifically exempts pensions and most individual retirement accounts from the tax, with the exception of Roth IRA and other Roth-type accounts worth $10 million or more — a balance compiled almost exclusively by the 1%.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of specifically

Adverb

The defense has exceeded expectations and continues to cement itself as a top-20, maybe even a top-15 defense, while the offense remains a disappointment, even after beating the Bears (4-2, 2-1).

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026
And even the respondents who are skeptical of anything actually affecting the integrity of the games, are concerned about the possibility – known to exist beyond sports – of insider trading on the prediction markets.

— Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of even

Adverb

More concretely, Mazzolai would like to incorporate the concept of a life cycle into the design of robots, so that at the end of their useful life these machines can be reused, recycled, or even biodegraded.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Sep. 2026
What was actually different about the response A few things about Coxon’s episode are concretely different from what preceded it, beyond raw view counts.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of concretely

Adverb

On a blistering surprise EP, Deafheaven find the vicious attack and grandiose drama of symphonic black metal perfectly suited to their purposes.

— Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026
The Row’s perfectly balanced, Midas-touch accessories, to serve you a lifetime and beyond.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of perfectly

Adverb

The study is part of an ongoing research project that explores how a form of brief interpersonal psychotherapy called MOMCare, which is specially tailored to treating prenatal depression, affects pregnant women with depression and their babies.

— Catherine Demers, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026
The 8th overall pick in June’s NBA draft, who hails from San Antonio, Texas, wore a custom pair of shoes his father had made specially for him.

— Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of specially

Adverb

Hernández said the group wanted to use the platform to bring further awareness to the struggles immigrants continue to face in this country with an audience that notably skews more American than Los Tigres is accustomed to.

— Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Most notably, spirits consumption in Suntoryâ€™s largest markets has been in decline after peaking during the pandemic.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026

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