SPECIFICS Synonyms: 111 Similar and Opposite Words

specifics

noun

plural of specific

as in medications

a substance or preparation used to treat disease quinine is a specific for malaria

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as in details

a single piece of information although the speech was long on rhetoric and platitudinous generalities, it lacked specifics

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as in characteristics

something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind the two submissions differ only in certain specifics

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Recent Examples of specifics While many of the specifics are kept under wraps beforehand, this year’s outing for Pink will feature models Gabby Moura, Yoon Young Bae, Jordan Leftwich and more. — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2026 But that won't necessarily help workers keep their jobs, Cappelli and Rousseau say, and can instead fuel burnout, especially if workers are doing it for months or years before companies reveal the specifics of the job cuts. — Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026 The team did not announce the specifics of the procedure, but Gray has participated in practices in various forms in the week leading up to Saturday. — Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026 The letter did not provide any specifics about the complaint against Superintendent Shannon Fuller or PPISD Police Chief Eric Dortch. — Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 The Bureau of Prisons did not respond with specifics to Deadline’s request Monday for information on his medical and incarcerated status. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026 Guilfoyle's attorney disputed the messages' authenticity to the Wall Street Journal, but did not provide specifics. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026 Neither party got into the specifics of their agreement, acknowledging only that the multi-year deal extends beyond the Olympics. — Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 8 Oct. 2026 The focus on the specifics of each individual operation led people to think of the threats as narrow, distinct incidents. — RenÉe Diresta, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026

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Noun

Clinical trials cost millions of dollars, so companies first must be convinced the drugs look promising enough for FDA approval, as well as have an edge over current medications.

— Amy Maxmen, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
Are these trends in direct conversation with the rise in weight loss medications, as luxury customers strive to show off their new bodies?

— Rachael Akhidenor, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of medications

Noun

The challenge is to innovate without abandoning the characteristics customers recognize and appreciate.

— Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026
The fighter jet integrates low-observable stealth characteristics with advanced sensors, electronic warfare capabilities, and networked information sharing.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of characteristics

Noun

The team highlighted that the improvements can even open new uses for electronics, such as reducing harm from street drugs.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
According to the suit, Jane Doe was beset by seven men while she was incapacitated by drugs and alcohol.

— Anahid Nersessian, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of drugs

Noun

Last year, Royal Palm underwent a $100 million renovation by new owner Park Hotels and Resorts, updating all guest rooms, adding new dining concepts, and restoring key architectural features.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
This week, the Royals unveiled new renderings of what their future stadium in Crown Center will look like, with dramatic plaza entrances and a design that highlights Kansas City’s natural features and surrounding landmarks.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of features

Noun

Where multiple tariff programs, trade remedies or exemptions may apply, companies must assess the relevant requirements together rather than relying on a single headline rate.

— Shannon Hynds, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
The lawsuit seeks, among other remedies, reinstatement to the FBI, an awarding of back pay and a court order declaring that the firings were unlawful.

— Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of remedies

Noun

With a bigger budget from Netflix, Sy and Leterrier leaned further into the show’s superhero-like qualities, expanding its universe beyond the novels of Maurice Leblanc and weaving some futuristic elements.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
The Groove Holds It All Together One of the song’s most compelling qualities is its infectious groove.

— David Penn, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026

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