- 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?.