1
as in especially
in the specific case of one person or thing as distinguished from others
all of you, but particularly anyone with a problem, should feel free to contact me at any time
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2
as in notably
in regard to something mentioned explicitly or in detail
she complained particularly about the suggestion that she make a greater effort to consider other viewpoints
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3
as in extremely
to a great degree
a particularly good explanation
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Recent Examples of particularly
The burden would be particularly difficult for the 42% of households that qualify as low-to-moderate income, who are struggling to afford to keep their lights on as other living expenses also increase, according to TEPRI.
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Claire Hao, Houston Chronicle, 7 Jan. 2026
When a Can Still Makes Sense Cans still have a place, particularly for large-batch cooking.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
Vessel strikes are among the leading causes of serious injury and death for large whales, particularly in heavily trafficked shipping corridors.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
While the Mount Airy Town Council voted unanimously on this, some councilmembers did raise some concerns, particularly with cost.
—Dennis Valera, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
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Claire Hao, Houston Chronicle, 7 Jan. 2026
When a Can Still Makes Sense Cans still have a place, particularly for large-batch cooking.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
Vessel strikes are among the leading causes of serious injury and death for large whales, particularly in heavily trafficked shipping corridors.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
While the Mount Airy Town Council voted unanimously on this, some councilmembers did raise some concerns, particularly with cost.
—Dennis Valera, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for particularly
Adverb
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One year after a much‑publicized purge of federal workers, critics say the consequences are becoming more visible, especially for the nation's seniors.—
Robbie Owens,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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By Monday, Broncos Country's biggest week in 10 years had already jumped feet-first into ludicrous -- especially on the respect front.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Most notably, the Sabres held on when the ice was tilted in their direction clinging to a one-goal lead in the third period.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Most notably, Poppy's apartment rental has a broken air conditioner and plastic covering all the windows and the sliding glass door to the balcony.—
Ashley Boucher,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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They’re designed with roomy interiors and tons of compartments that make organizing your packing essentials extremely easy.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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Sortke 18x18-Inch Set of 2 Throw Pillow Covers This two-pack of throw pillow covers is extremely discounted right now.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Here are six overdone or dated decor accents the designers specifically called out.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
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Although women from North East, Kent, and Wessex appeared to want to leave their hometowns for a new world, specifically.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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Start your very own love affair with Outcrease Retinol Trifecta Serum by grabbing a bottle today, and check out some of Dermelect’s other skin correcting serums and facial oils below.—
Michelle Baricevic,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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She's seen that the wasteland is a very difficult place, full of suffering.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Jan. 2026
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The data center industry does not have a terribly good answer for this, except that their 83° sun-synchronous orbit is much less crowded than equatorial ones, meaning a lower risk of collisions.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
7 Jan. 2026
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Polls, however, suggest the bill is not terribly popular with voters, which has left Republicans saying the White House must do a better job of selling it.—
Ryan Mancini,
The Hill,
31 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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The pork was incredibly tender and juicy, with a bold but balanced mix of spices that didn’t overpower each other.—
Alexa Stone
January 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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These kind of creative environments are so incredibly inspiring to me.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Jan. 2026
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Eating too much saturated fat can raise your cholesterol, a waxy substance that can build up in your arteries, narrowing and constricting them, and affecting blood flow.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
15 Jan. 2026
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For You Page fueling the resurgence—celebrities of all ages have eagerly embraced the trend, too.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Particularly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particularly. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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