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
Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2025
What these two really need to discuss is who will lead this particular pack.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2025
Aris Folley, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
The particulars on the contract buyout are unknown at the moment, but confirmation from those in the media are that Clarkson will be signing with the New York Knicks.
—Tom Rende, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Adjective
In particular, mangosteen is a source of xanthones, a unique form of antioxidants that may help promote health.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2025
What these two really need to discuss is who will lead this particular pack.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
Starting next week, lawmakers will be on the Hill for four weeks in a row as GOP committees meet to hash out the particulars of their tax cut and spending bill.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
The particulars on the contract buyout are unknown at the moment, but confirmation from those in the media are that Clarkson will be signing with the New York Knicks.
—Tom Rende, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for particular
Adjective
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Another layer of pastry sits atop the mixture and is covered in crystal sugar, which adds a nice sweetness to contrast the tart filling, as well as a delicate crunch in each bite.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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It's been a nice little homecoming to a role that really put me on the map.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Johnson’s office directed questions to his political team, which confirmed the payments from a campaign account but said the property was being rented as office space — not a personal residence.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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The third level involves strengthening behavior, particularly in personal and professional contexts.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Canada, by contrast, has built a system that admits large numbers of immigrants but is selective in doing so.—
Alexander Kustov,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Aug. 2025
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Shoppers are more selective than ever with their discretionary dollars, and Stitch Fix’s $20 styling fee can feel unnecessary when customers can purchase many of the same items the retailer offers right off the rack and directly from the brand.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
11 Aug. 2025
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Rudman also highlighted the detailed marine artwork on some of the company’s new long-sleeve T-shirts.—
Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
16 Aug. 2025
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The launchable model is a detailed recreation of the Falcon 9 and retails for $149.99.—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The dijon mustard sauce is also a limited edition item, and PEOPLE recommends using a generous amount of it as its acidity cuts through the rich flavor of the fried chicken.—
Logan Holland,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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These deliveries can be for a single product or for a combination of select items with a total combined weight of 2.4 pounds to 10 pounds (depending on the drone partner).—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In fact, the American Diabetes Association says potatoes can fit on a diabetes-friendly meal plan.7 As for the benefits of swapping potatoes for whole grains, fiber explains a lot, Tindall told Health.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
8 Aug. 2025
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Between the height at which the drone travels and the fact that propellers are designed to be quiet, the deliveries are quieter than those made by vans.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Be careful not to break the stems on flowers like cosmos or coneflowers because a bent stem won't provide water to the bloom.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Aug. 2025
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Be careful to navigate around these components and move slowly when cutting anything with a mix of hard and soft textures, Rade Vukmir, MD, professor of clinical emergency medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine, tells SELF.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
5 Aug. 2025
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Organizational culture is subjective, and each employee has their own understanding of it.—
Dieneria Brown,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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This idea of good taste is a limiting framework and totally subjective.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Particular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particular. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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