- a matter of particular and unusual importance.
- a night of exceeding darkness.
- a special occasion.
- a special reason to confide in her.
- an exceptional memory.
- exceptional kindness.
- he paid especial attention to her.
- olympian efforts to save the city from bankruptcy.
- special educational provisions for exceptional children.
- the young Mozart's prodigious talents.
- what's so special about the year 2000?.