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 Although the program has bipartisan support, Congress is at a major impasse over SNAP — in particular, the hundreds of millions of dollars possibly imposed on states with high payment error rates. — Juliana Kim, NPR, 14 Oct. 2026 As much as writers, in particular, cherish that last perk, what the honor represents should matter even more. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026 Her work will focus in particular on digital talk show and format creators, helping clients develop original programming and build partnerships with brands and media companies. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026 Economic concerns, in particular, are a major issue this election. — Heather Lamarre, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 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 16 Oct. 2026.

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