specials
Today's highlighted items
Specials are things set apart from the ordinary—typically items offered at reduced prices or featured dishes at a restaurant: What are today's specials?
Television specials are programs outside regular scheduling, often for holidays or events.
In plural, specials can refer to special education classes or special forces units, depending on context.
Subtractions from full price
- offersProposals for acceptance
- promotionsElevations in position
- bargainsGoods at reduced prices
- saleExchange for payment
markdowns · coupons · clearance · doorbusters · weekly · daily · seasonal · holiday
Broadcast viewing device
- radioElectromagnetic wave receiver
- newsReports of recent events
- programPlanned sequence of actions
- episodeSerialized content unit
documentary · investigative · exposé · feature · primetime · sweeps · miniseries · network
Belonging to a cook
soup · entrée · appetizer · dessert · tasting · seasonal · featured · recommended
Single published version
- collectibleObject worth amassing
- releaseTo let go
- runMove swiftly on foot
- pressingRequiring immediate attention
variant · numbered · autographed · commemorative · exclusive · rare · vintage · anniversary
Day of rest
- seasonalRecurring at fixed intervals
- anniversaryRecurring memorial date
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- galaFestive formal occasion
festival · premiere · launch · showcase · extravaganza · kickoff · finale · memorial
discounts
Subtractions from full price
- offersProposals for acceptance
- promotionsElevations in position
- bargainsGoods at reduced prices
sale · markdowns · coupons · clearance · doorbusters · weekly · daily · seasonal · holiday · manager's
television
Broadcast viewing device
episode · documentary · investigative · exposé · feature · primetime · sweeps · miniseries · network · cable
chef's
Belonging to a cook
catch · soup · entrée · appetizer · dessert · tasting · seasonal · featured · recommended · signature
edition
Single published version
- collectibleObject worth amassing
- releaseTo let go
- runMove swiftly on foot
pressing · variant · numbered · autographed · commemorative · exclusive · rare · vintage · anniversary · collector's
holiday
Day of rest
- seasonalRecurring at fixed intervals
- anniversaryRecurring memorial date
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
gala · festival · premiere · launch · showcase · extravaganza · kickoff · finale · memorial · tribute
forces
Causes of motion
- opsOrganizational processes, informally
- operationsPlanned systematic activities
- unitIndividual part or measure
agent · tactics · reconnaissance · covert · elite · commando · squad · operative · mission · assignment
- videosvideos, clip, clips, video clip, films
- restaurantsmenu, chef, reservations, table service, waitstaff
- American diningdiners, free refills, doggy bag, tipping, hamburgers
- bargain shoppingdiscount stores, clearance items, warehouse clubs, markdowns, outlet malls
- happy hourtwo-for-one, half-price, discounts, after-work drinks, drink tickets
- Menu Elementslayout, spacing, pricing, categories, sections
specialsregulars
Habitual visitors
standards · staples · mainstays · standard fare · everyday items
specialsordinaries
Fixed-price public meals
regulars · commons · normals · generics · commonplaces
- nothing specialLacking distinction or note
- special occasionEvent worth commemorating
- special effectsArtificial cinematic illusions
- special offerPromotional price incentive
- special needsAtypical developmental or learning conditions
- special editionEnhanced variant with extras
special, especially, specialist, specialty, specialize, specialized, specializes, specialization, specialism