in particular

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1
as in especially
in the specific case of one person or thing as distinguished from others She prefers white wine, in particular Pinot Grigio.

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as in particularly
in regard to something mentioned explicitly or in detail Do you have anything in particular in mind for dinner tonight?

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“In particular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in%20particular. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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