in particular

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Definition of in particularnext
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 The Idaho Republican Party, in particular, heavily publicized its opposition. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 4 Nov. 2026 One specific issue, or an especially weak Republican candidate, might make sense as an explanation in particular races. — Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2026 Among white men, in particular, Graham’s margin was around 19 percentage points -- down from a 58-point margin for the Republican in 2022. — Elizabeth Schreier, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026 Data center revenues in particular were up 65% year over year in the quarter. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in particular

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“In particular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in%20particular. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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