1
as in nice
hard to please
she's very particular about the cleanliness of her car
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2
as in personal
of, relating to, or belonging to a single person
that particular mug is Mike's
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3
as in selective
tending to select carefully
he's particular about the corn he buys
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4
as in detailed
including many small descriptive features
a very particular account of the breakdown of their marriage from the husband's perspective
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1
as in item
a separate part in a list, account, or series
requested a bill of particulars for the care he received in the hospital
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2
as in fact
a single piece of information
everyone wanted to know all the particulars about the forthcoming merger
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Recent Examples of particular
Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 1 July 2025
But my contract got particular traction, maybe because of the circumstances.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 1 July 2025
Matt Slater, New York Times, 2 May 2025
After going over the audiogram with me to discuss the particulars of my hearing loss, Hear.com’s audiologist moved on to the hearing aid fitting.
—Christopher Null, Wired News, 19 June 2025
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Adjective
Part of why Jackie in particular is not won over by Roya is a feminist critique.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 1 July 2025
But my contract got particular traction, maybe because of the circumstances.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 1 July 2025
Noun
The particulars of the claim were filed in London by Lage’s lawyer, Liz Ellen, on March 19.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 2 May 2025
After going over the audiogram with me to discuss the particulars of my hearing loss, Hear.com’s audiologist moved on to the hearing aid fitting.
—Christopher Null, Wired News, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for particular
Adjective
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Specialty restaurants on Westerdam, which come at an extra cost, include Pinnacle Grill, a steakhouse-style affair serving prime steaks and seafood, and Canaletto, which does nice Italian fare.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
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Utilizing a body oil with SPF gives your skin that nice summer glow while also shielding it from harsh UV rays.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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The film captures the visceral anger, the fraught relationships with authority, the deeply personal interpretations of a global crisis that defined those years.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
11 July 2025
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This large travel backpack is ideal for short weekend or overnight trips, or it can be used as a personal item on a flight.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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My intended lesson on Douglass’s rhetoric evolved into one about selective editing, censorship and hidden agendas.—
Frederic J. Fransen,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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In Norway, conscription is obligatory yet very selective, applying to men and women.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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But the attempt to throw a lifeline to the fossil fuel industry could be too little, too late, as detailed in this New Yorker article by Bill McKibben.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
11 July 2025
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They are also known for their minimally invasive techniques, smooth recovery experiences, and detailed post-operative support.—
Connie Etemadi,
AZCentral.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Maintain a safe distance from water, wet items, and metal objects.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
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When some companies make fixing their items almost impossible, community organizations and activists are fighting back to help remedy the issue and the broken system.—
Sophie Liza Cannon,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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In some cases, Manning said, the fact that the deceased person was gay was wiped from their identity in the funerals.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
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In fact, that vulnerability is exactly what opens your heart wider.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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If allowed, Andrew will likely bring further reputational damage to the monarchy at a time when the royal ship needs a careful steer.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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In reality, Israel overpowered Iran’s military and outwitted its intelligence with stunning efficiency, demonstrating years, if not decades, of careful preparation in under two weeks.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Recommendation letters remain deeply subjective and often reflect access to elite mentors more than actual ability.—
Leadership Brainery,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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That’s also important to remember when evaluating the report’s annual quality of life index, a subjective measure that includes the cost of living but also factors in commute times, pollution, crime, and health care availability.—
Greg McKenna,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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“Particular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particular. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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