in particular

phrase

Synonyms of in particularnext
1
: in distinction from others : specifically
2
archaic : a separate part of a whole

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For emerging designers in particular, the current system no longer makes sense. — Emily Chan, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026 Russia has been hammering Ukraine, and Kyiv in particular, with near constant aerial attacks for almost a month now. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026 For gas detection in particular, the training data covers gases including methane, sulfur dioxide, ethanol, R-134a, R-152a and sulfur hexafluoride. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2026 Music, and classical music in particular, also carries a great deal of meaning within the film. — Roberto Prieto, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in particular

Word History

First Known Use

1502, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of in particular was in 1502

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“In particular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20particular. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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