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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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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 That enforcement has particularly impacted homeless people like Lunsford who live in their RVs. Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025 But the timing of Michael's ask still felt particularly high stakes. Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Nov. 2025 Those experiences fed into their performances, particularly in how Grace and Jackson interact with their young son. Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025 This latest health scare comes amid a particularly prolific era for the genre-blurring star. Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for particularly
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Adverb
  • The other women were absolutely shocked — especially Ali.
    Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
  • The production draws on a long history of curiosity amusements in which people looked to be entertained by viewing others with unusual or non-normative bodies, especially in nineteenth-century Western circus and dime museums.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • Moreover, the purification and refining process works with many types of biowaste, notably food, sewage sludge, algal bloom, swine manure, and agricultural residue.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
  • His fiction, neither notably blood-soaked nor mythologically freighted, also differs starkly from the work of Larry McMurtry and Cormac McCarthy, contemporaries who likewise were famously steeped in the West.
    Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • Sharon is extremely annoying, but my heart does break for her a tiny bit here.
    Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Satchel Crossbody This effortlessly chic crossbody bag will add an elegant flair to any daytime look while also being extremely functional.
    Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • Razer was founded by Tan and Robert Krakoff in 2005, and the company became known for the Boomslang, a mouse — named after a deadly snake — designed specifically for gaming.
    Lucy Handley, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2025
  • Specifics as to Gaghan’s take are under wraps, though sources indicated that the film revolves around Silicon Valley, specifically.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • And then, in the very last draft, my editor asked me to clarify for her how the science worked.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Krasinski also has the least interesting yet very successful Hollywood career imaginable, but that doesn’t mean he should be exiled or worse.
    Choire Sicha, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Adverb
  • With its frozen setting, enigmatic characters, and haunting tone, Let The Right One In is, at its core, a twisted and terribly sad love story — as all the best vampire movies are.
    Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Something went terribly wrong in the flavor-infusion process.
    Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • Disney is incredibly unlikely to ever admit that politics were a factor in Doctor Who‘s cancellation, but Jimmy Kimmel’s brief suspension was revealing of the company’s desire to minimize MAGA wrath.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
  • There’s always someone around the corner who’s eager to please you, but being so recognizable can become incredibly isolating as well.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • Fast and Free High-rise Tight 25-inch 5-pocket There’s simply no such thing as having too many pockets, as exhibited by these fan-favorite five-pocket leggings, which are currently $69.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Meaning, his sons balance a hearty rotation of sports and academics, but the Farrers are also diligent about working in time for volunteer projects, too.
    Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025

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“Particularly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particularly. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.

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