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