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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Relevance
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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
During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
When heavy rain occurs, there is a risk of flooding, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone regions.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2025
The email triggered concern among staffers, particularly given the expectation that layoffs are pending throughout Paramount, the parent company of CBS News, by the end of the year.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
His treatment of his family, and particularly his three wives, was certainly the hardest part to handle.
—Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
When heavy rain occurs, there is a risk of flooding, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone regions.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2025
The email triggered concern among staffers, particularly given the expectation that layoffs are pending throughout Paramount, the parent company of CBS News, by the end of the year.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
His treatment of his family, and particularly his three wives, was certainly the hardest part to handle.
—Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for particularly
Adverb
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Despite this, Madrid’s president, Florentino Perez, has spoken about how being owned by members holds them back in certain ways, especially when competing in the transfer market with rival clubs backed by billionaires or sovereign wealth funds.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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There’s something magical about homecoming season, especially at an HBCU.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
16 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Other technologies, notably hydrogen, are also competitors to heat batteries.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Most notably, however, is that the deductions may not be enough to offset the repercussions of the Republicans’ spending bill, said Kayla Kitson, a senior policy fellow at the California Budget & Policy Center.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The last six decades or so have been an extremely subtle hint, and the rest of us have cracked the code.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Underly requested no additional funding specifically for educator misconduct investigations.—
Danielle DuClos,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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More than 90 percent of boys see online messages about body image, and 75 percent see videos specifically about muscles, according to a new report from the nonprofit Common Sense Media.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
17 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Elordi treated excited fans to selfies and autographs until the very last second, and del Toro spent much time doing the same to the delight of his fans.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Oct. 2025
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In keeping with that, many clear protein powders available online seem to contain no fats and very few carbs (one to two grams), if any at all.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
13 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Demented cheering was broadcast on social media so loudly that many not-terribly-political Americans took notice.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Oct. 2025
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Not terribly long ago, Spanish restaurants were abundant in this part of Manhattan, but a good number have died off in recent years.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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With someone like Charles, whose world is incredibly high-pressure and constantly moving — and a big thing is trust.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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But playing shortstop in the big leagues at an elite level is incredibly difficult.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Market Pantry was a hit among our editors—not too acidic, not too sweet, but balanced with the right amount of tang.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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Many international airlines, too, are doing away with separate first-class seating in favor of larger business-class cabins.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Particularly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particularly. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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