special issue

Commemorative magazine release

A special issue is an edition of a periodical devoted to a single theme or topic rather than the usual mix of content: The journal published a special issue on climate migration.

Academic journals produce special issues around conferences or emerging research areas.

Magazines use them for annual features like best-of lists or holiday guides.

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Officially distributed to all

standard edition · weekly issue · back issue

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Government-supplied military equipment

standard fare

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