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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2
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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Recent Examples of in particular
Mann’s bag appears to be from Chanel, and looks a lot like this $10k pick in particular.
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Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Through this tournament, Mbappe has connected really well with Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise in particular, with the three fluidly exchanging positions in the front line, and finding each other with passes around the opposition penalty area.
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Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Hiking in particular requires much less guiding and support than cycling and many avid hikers are totally confident on their own.
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Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
This one in particular is quintessential to the Haitian and Dominican diaspora.
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Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
One detail in particular about her gameday look instantly caught our eye—but how could it not, given the major sparkle factor at play?
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Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
1 July 2026
Olive oil in particular may turn cloudy or partially solidify when chilled, but will return to normal after 15 to 20 minutes at room temperature.
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Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
Speaking ahead of the vote, and a rally in front of the Shubert Organization offices, 32BJ SEIU Executive Vice President Denis Johnston, said the two parties, who have been negotiating since early June, are at odds over wages, in particular.
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Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
There are captivating lakes aplenty, in particular Como and Garda, and the Dolomites for mountain lovers adventuring with their offspring.
—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 June 2026
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Through this tournament, Mbappe has connected really well with Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise in particular, with the three fluidly exchanging positions in the front line, and finding each other with passes around the opposition penalty area.
—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Hiking in particular requires much less guiding and support than cycling and many avid hikers are totally confident on their own.
—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
This one in particular is quintessential to the Haitian and Dominican diaspora.
—
Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
One detail in particular about her gameday look instantly caught our eye—but how could it not, given the major sparkle factor at play?
—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
1 July 2026
Olive oil in particular may turn cloudy or partially solidify when chilled, but will return to normal after 15 to 20 minutes at room temperature.
—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
Speaking ahead of the vote, and a rally in front of the Shubert Organization offices, 32BJ SEIU Executive Vice President Denis Johnston, said the two parties, who have been negotiating since early June, are at odds over wages, in particular.
—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
There are captivating lakes aplenty, in particular Como and Garda, and the Dolomites for mountain lovers adventuring with their offspring.
—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 June 2026
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“In particular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in%20particular. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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