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
Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2025
There’s no need to add the ingredients in a particular order; just throw them in the machine and process until smooth.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
Julia Mueller, The Hill, 29 May 2025
Brand and Market Data Color forecasters collect and evaluate brand data as well, from sample orders to paint tint particulars.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Lifestyle gets political Lifestyle creators in particular have seen the most movement toward political content this year.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2025
There’s no need to add the ingredients in a particular order; just throw them in the machine and process until smooth.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
Noun
The submission of particulars to Congress comes after Rubio announced sweeping changes last month.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 29 May 2025
Brand and Market Data Color forecasters collect and evaluate brand data as well, from sample orders to paint tint particulars.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for particular
Adjective
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Nevertheless, nice to get an explanation for why Vondrousova has been invisible.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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Every single crewmember, everyone who worked on the show, along with the actors, every person on this show was so hard-working and dedicated and so genuinely nice.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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On Tuesday, all senators will gather to hear about how threats to their personal safety are being handled by the Capitol Police and the Senate’s sergeant at arms.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
17 June 2025
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As a Dane yourself, are you reminded of your own personal collection with the brand?—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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To their chagrin, Trump showed that the selective use of force can achieve desirable outcomes and advance U.S. interests.—
Noah Rothman,
National Review,
24 June 2025
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Turn those LinkedIn notifications from time-wasters into revenue opportunities by being ruthlessly selective about who gets your attention.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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Your figures often appear clothed in richly detailed textiles and garments that seem to carry as much weight as the subjects themselves.—
Essence,
Essence,
17 June 2025
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The deadline to submit detailed proposals is September, and formal bids must be submitted to FIFA at the end of November, according to sources.—
Emily Olsen,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
Noun
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United Natural Foods, a wholesale distributor that supplies Whole Foods and other grocers, said earlier this month that a breach of its systems was disrupting its ability to fulfill orders — leaving many stores without certain items.—
Ani Freedman,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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Look at some of the amazing items stolen in the largest jewelry heist in U.S. history.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
20 June 2025
Noun
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The fact that Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer's rival hotshots can be friends means there's hope for all of us.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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John Zogby Grade: F The very fact that President Donald Trump is talking about joining Israel in taking out Iran’s nuclear program earns him his failing grade this week.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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For most, wealth results from years of hard work, careful planning, and disciplined saving.—
Georgette Virgo,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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However, be careful of blurring the distinction between professional and personal relationships.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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Tools And Frameworks Help Spot Potential Accurately Unlike performance, which is usually measured with data, potential can feel subjective.—
Melanie Hughes,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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There’s a risk of indecency, certainly, but the boundary is subjective, and Bayern smashing 10 past Auckland was merely them completing a full day’s work.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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“Particular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particular. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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