Definition of particularlynext
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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Recent Examples of particularly At the same time, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic, governors and presidents have increasingly turned to the Guard for missions at home. Steven Beynon, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026 That could make the foldable iPhone a particularly niche product, limiting its sales — a fact that may limit upside for Apple stock. Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026 Little attention is paid to leadership skills, particularly leadership communication. Blazy Flash, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The jury was particularly moved by the film’s portrayal of a love story between two elderly characters – a rare theme in cinema – set against the vibrant backdrop of Maputo. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for particularly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for particularly
Adverb
  • If especially juicy, lightly blot with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The offseason especially has turned into showcase opportunities for players across social media and beyond, either casually or in tournament form.
    Omar Jimenez, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Additionally, cornerback Keisean Nixon struggled notably in one-on-one drills, giving up multiple scores and dropping an interception, raising questions about his role as the team's top corner.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • In film, this hairstyle has become emblematic, notably in Bend It Like Beckham, where Keira Knightley wears it with a short curtain crop.
    Elise Fabre, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • In extremely rare cases, hormone injections can trigger a condition called ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.
    Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Neighbors are also extremely relieved to see the tree finally coming down.
    Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Pierce never disclosed what was causing the discomfort nor what the surgery was specifically done to correct.
    James Boyd, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The friction is when this starts taking place in smaller resorts, luxury trains, yachts, and where the clientele is specifically paying super high prices to avoid this stuff.
    Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Anna’s sheer lace dress with a huge keyhole in the front and an open back is fine but also like a million other dresses; the same goes for Jude’s nicely constructed, but very familiar, black velvet dress with a corset.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Quarterback Tommy DeVito looked to him on a go route on the very next play, but Williams didn’t cut back inside for the ball, which appeared to frustrate Vrabel on the sideline.
    Chad Graff, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Supporters of the bill say that type of restriction is terribly outdated.
    Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Having a conversation with Gold House founder Bing Chen isn’t terribly dissimilar from taking an amphetamine.
    Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • If Rolex can engineer an incredibly deep and wide moat, AI most certainly can.
    Clem Chambers, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The Warriors stole the first game of the series in Dallas and then held serve in their own euphoric and incredibly loud building in Oakland.
    Carl Steward, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • The state senator from Greenwich says Lamont has been too loose with state budget policies and should have generated even more savings to ease Connecticut’s debt burdens.
    Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
  • That’s not too dissimilar from the path Mattingly took to the field Thursday.
    Dan Hayes, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

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“Particularly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particularly. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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