Synonyms: special
Definition: a television production that features a particular person or work or topic
Usage: the last of a series of BBC specials on Iran is being shown tonight
Similar words: television program, television show, TV program, TV show
Definition: a program broadcast by television
Synonyms: special
Definition: a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising
Usage: they are having a special on pork chops
Similar words: offer, offering
Definition: something offered (as a proposal or bid)
Usage: noteworthy new offerings for investors included several index funds
Synonyms: special
Definition: a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
Similar words: dish
Definition: a particular item of prepared food
Usage: she prepared a special dish for dinner
Synonyms: especial, exceptional, special, particular
Definition: surpassing what is common or usual or expected
Usage: he paid especial attention to her; exceptional kindness; a matter of particular and unusual importance; a special occasion; a special reason to confide in her; what's so special about the year 2000?
Similar words: uncommon
Definition: not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind
Usage: uncommon birds; frost and floods are uncommon during these months; doing an uncommon amount of business; an uncommon liking for money; he owed his greatest debt to his mother's uncommon character and ability
Definition: having a specific function or scope
Usage: a special (or specific) role in the mission
Similar words: specific
Definition: (sometimes followed by `to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
Usage: rules with specific application; demands specific to the job; a specific and detailed account of the accident
Synonyms: special, particular, peculiar
Definition: unique or specific to a person or thing or category
Usage: the particular demands of the job; has a particular preference for Chinese art; a peculiar bond of sympathy between them; an expression peculiar to Canadians; rights peculiar to the rich; the special features of a computer; my own special chair
Similar words: specific
Definition: (sometimes followed by `to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
Usage: rules with specific application; demands specific to the job; a specific and detailed account of the accident
Synonyms: special
Definition: for a special service or occasion
Usage: a special correspondent; a special adviser to the committee; had to get special permission for the event
Similar words: extraordinary
Definition: beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
Usage: extraordinary authority; an extraordinary achievement; her extraordinary beauty; enjoyed extraordinary popularity; an extraordinary capacity for work; an extraordinary session of the legislature
Synonyms: particular, special
Definition: first and most important
Usage: his special interest is music; she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work
Similar words: primary
Definition: of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary
Usage: primary goals; a primary effect; primary sources; a primary interest
Synonyms: special
Definition: adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose
Usage: a special kind of paint; a special medication for arthritis
Similar words: specialised, specialized
Definition: developed or designed for a special activity or function
Usage: a specialized tool
Definition: added to a regular schedule
Usage: a special holiday flight; put on special buses for the big game
Similar words: unscheduled
Definition: not scheduled or not on a regular schedule
Usage: an unscheduled meeting; the plane made an unscheduled stop at Gander for refueling