- a matter of particular and unusual importance.
- a peculiar bond of sympathy between them.
- a special (or specific) role in the mission.
- a special adviser to the committee.
- a special correspondent.
- a special holiday flight.
- a special kind of paint.
- a special medication for arthritis.
- a special occasion.
- a special reason to confide in her.
- an expression peculiar to Canadians.
- exceptional kindness.
- had to get special permission for the event.
- has a particular preference for Chinese art.
- he paid especial attention to her.
- his special interest is music.
- my own special chair.
- put on special buses for the big game.
- rights peculiar to the rich.
- she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work.
- the last of a series of BBC specials on Iran is being shown tonight.
- the particular demands of the job.
- the special features of a computer.
- they are having a special on pork chops.
- what's so special about the year 2000?.