Gloss · Another word for · special

Another word for special.

Special gets used for everything from sales to weddings. Say whether you mean better than usual, dear to you or set apart.

Better than usual

• exceptionalFar above the standard.She’s an exceptional teacher, patient and sharp.
• remarkableWorth noticing and talking about.It was a remarkable recovery for a man his age.
• extraordinaryFar beyond the ordinary.Her memory for faces is extraordinary.

Close to the heart

• preciousDeeply valued, and perhaps fragile.These few photos of my father are precious to me.
• cherishedLoved and cared for.The ring is her most cherished possession.
• treasuredKept close and valued for years.We have treasured memories of those summers.

Set apart

• particularPlainer; one specific kind.This recipe needs a particular kind of rice.
• designatedSet aside for a stated use.Please park in the designated area behind the store.

When to keep “special”

Keep special for what’s personal; “you’re special to me” is hard to improve.

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