How to Use special in a Sentence

special

1 of 2 adjective
  • Your many years of service put you in a special category.
  • Only under special circumstances will you be allowed to retake the test.
  • This is a special case and I want you to handle it personally.
  • So just to get back with him and the gang again was so, so special.
    Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2022
  • Price led the team in special teams snaps at the time of his injury.
    Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, 25 Oct. 2022
  • But there’s a special place in my heart to waste the time of these people.
    Dave Lieber, Dallas News, 11 Sep. 2023
  • Green has held a special place in Lopez's heart—and wardrobe—for years.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 14 May 2022
  • To find out what made the vase so special, read the full story here.
    The Enquirer, 5 Apr. 2024
  • Those are special moments in the ring that nobody in the world knows.
    Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 21 Nov. 2023
  • To go out there and get to play in a playoff game was special.
    Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2020
  • The sweet words will be a daily reminder of the special bond that aunts and nieces have.
    Michelle Manetti, Good Housekeeping, 8 Nov. 2022
  • Rachael gets the group-date rose and a special post-group-date surprise.
    Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2021
  • Holmes has talked about the special bond that she and her daughter share.
    Katherine J Igoe, Marie Claire, 27 Dec. 2019
  • Cho knew the film would turn out to be something special.
    Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2022
  • But our star turns out to be special in more ways than one.
    Charlie Wood, Popular Science, 24 June 2020
  • View the gallery above to see how the world celebrates this special day.
    Alex Scimecca, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2018
  • What’s new: Many special events are planned for the season.
    Mark Spezia, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2017
  • The show was a big part of my life and was really special.
    Emily Burack, Town & Country, 11 Mar. 2022
  • At the very least, the air in my small apartment feels a little more special.
    Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Apr. 2020
  • Plus there’s a special cement crown on top of the chimney.
    Kevin Dupzyk, Popular Mechanics, 21 Dec. 2018
  • And yes, leave these in-laws something special (just for them) in your will.
    Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2021
  • Homecoming is one of the most special nights of the entire school year.
    Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 16 May 2023
  • So to get to do that again with the same guys is just really special.
    Josh Chesler, SPIN, 9 Sep. 2022
  • Three-fifths of each chamber must agree for the special session to be held.
    Aric Chokey, sun-sentinel.com, 22 Aug. 2019
  • His size on top of shooting the bank shot was a pretty special thing.
    Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY, 11 May 2021
  • Share your deals and special offers with him at brian.maestro@sduniontribune.com.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2023
  • Spellman notes that Spawn holds a special place for him.
    Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Oct. 2022
  • But le grand aioli has a special place in Peppler’s heart.
    Washington Post, 1 July 2021
  • His father was a G. His father was very special and talented.
    Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2024
  • The Dolphins, who retained special teams coach Danny Crossman, are eager to improve their coverage units.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2024
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special

2 of 2 noun
  • They were having a special on paper towels so I stocked up.
  • The menu in the background says the fried food special is $24.99.
    Michael Harriot, The Root, 22 May 2018
  • Say cheers to the all-day drink special at the Tex-Mex spot.
    Marcy De Luna, Chron, 27 Nov. 2020
  • Prices for the à la carte specials range from $28 to $55.
    Julie Giuffrida, latimes.com, 5 Feb. 2018
  • The kitchen’s $10 Wednesday strip steak special is the best deal in the city.
    cleveland, 29 Sep. 2020
  • The drink special is set to run for the entire month of April.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 30 Mar. 2022
  • As heavy as the Christmas special was, the episode was still part of the show’s brand.
    NBC News, 10 July 2021
  • And the restaurant has a slate of specials through its first week.
    William Thornton, AL.com, 2 Jan. 2018
  • The 53-minute one-shot special is also in black-and-white.
    Jon Burlingame, Variety, 6 Oct. 2022
  • Overheard Talk of soul food, specials, and the lunchtime scene.
    Devra First, BostonGlobe.com, 28 June 2018
  • Here’s a look at a few events and specials to say thanks to dad on his big day.
    James Patrick Kelly, idahostatesman, 15 June 2017
  • In the second hour of the special, Harry joined his wife.
    Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2021
  • Be on the lookout for drink and food specials along with events as well.
    Lauren Delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, 24 May 2018
  • Be on the lookout for free swag as well as food and drink specials.
    Lauren Delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, 20 June 2018
  • The special is available to stream on Hulu and Disney+.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2023
  • The first teaser and key art for the new special can be found below.
    Joe Otterson, Variety, 17 Nov. 2021
  • That said, as little as $20 can be placed on any of the events with this special.
    cleveland, 29 Oct. 2022
  • At the bars, the closest thing to a cocktail pairing could be the beer-and-shot special.
    Ian McNulty, NOLA.com, 3 Dec. 2020
  • Seniors showed up for the early bird specials and tchotchkes on the wall.
    Janelle Nanos, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Apr. 2018
  • The two-hour special will air Wednesday, April 26 at 8 p.m.
    Josie Howell | , al, 26 Apr. 2023
  • What are you guys doing to make back to school special this year?
    Arika Herron, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Aug. 2020
  • How did the idea of doing a Christmas special come about?
    Clark Collis, EW.com, 15 Dec. 2020
  • It’s not a great card with eight of the nine being claimers and the ninth being a maiden special.
    John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2020
  • Keep your eye out for raffles and food and drink specials at restaurants along the way.
    Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2023
  • There’s been an increase in specials that are set aside for Alaskans.
    Scott McMurren, Anchorage Daily News, 8 Apr. 2023
  • And that's even without an Oprah two-hour special to its name.
    Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2021
  • Armstrong, who went on to form a friendship with the legendary Schulz, co-wrote the special.
    Amy Amatangelo, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Viewers took to Twitter share their thoughts on the special.
    Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 12 June 2020
  • George Carlin’s estate reached a settlement this week with the creators of a comedy special that claimed to use artificial intelligence to impersonate the late comedian.
    Samantha Chery, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024
  • Fans are speculating online that this is comedian Bo Burnham, who directed Carmichael’s Emmy-winning stand-up special.
    Shania Russell, EW.com, 31 Mar. 2024

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