Especially
Especially adverb - To a great degree.
Usage example: that university is especially strong in the sciences
Passing and especially are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Passing" instead an adverb "Especially".
Nearby Word: especial
Passing
Passing adverb - To a great degree.
Usage example: a passing strange turn of events
Especially and passing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Especially" instead an adverb "Passing".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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The mini-datatapes used on the Original Series bore more than a passing similarity to later datatapes, 3.5 floppies, and especially Zip Disks.
Source: Life Imitates Art -
Sofia from The Golden Girls constantly spouted off gratuitous Italian (or Sicilian) phrases, especially when riled or passing on a proverb.
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Idiot Ball: All the heroes, passing it back and forth, but especially Cassie and Leon.
Source: Series / Hex
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