How to Use "Special" with Example Sentences

special (n): a meal that is not on the usual menu; a television program that is not part of a regular series

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Used with adjectives:

"This restaurant has great daily specials."
(daily)

"Our family enjoys prime-time specials on TV."
(prime-time, holiday, after-school, comedy)

"The news show will have a two-hour special on the election tonight."
(two-hour, one-hour)

special (adj): not usual; different than normal

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Used with nouns:

"They took a special trip to Hawaii."
(trip)

"She received special treatment."
(treatment, training, thanks, privileges, assistance, attention, care)

"They made special arrangements."
(arrangements)

"He received a special assignment."
(assignment, treat, award, bonus, delivery)

"It's a special case."
(case, category, celebration, ceremony, circumstance, class, event, occasion, place)

"The movie had special effects."
(effects)

"He is a special guest."
(guest, person, friend)