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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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
David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
City Council member worries laws ‘punish cities’ Strader and Whitlock pointed out that Meridian residents are unlikely to be happy about some of the changes that came out of the session, though neither singled out any particular bill.
—Rose Evans
june 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 June 2026
Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
The trips brought him into contact with the particulars of a reality that was beyond his imagination.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
In particular, grass that has not been sufficiently fertilized and watered tends to lose out to clover and other weeds over time.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
City Council member worries laws ‘punish cities’ Strader and Whitlock pointed out that Meridian residents are unlikely to be happy about some of the changes that came out of the session, though neither singled out any particular bill.
—Rose Evans
june 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 June 2026
Noun
Yet the consequence of Figures of Crisis ultimately transcends geographic or biographical particulars.
—Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
The trips brought him into contact with the particulars of a reality that was beyond his imagination.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for particular
Adjective
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There’s Chateau de Fère and Les Crayères, which is very imposing and old-fashioned; a couple of very nice funky little boutique hotels (including one owned by the Selosse family who make amazing, and amazingly priced, grower Champagne) and lots of good chambres d'hôtes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Spring peas and wild rice make a nice combo filling for sweet bell peppers!—
Mary Ann Esposito,
Boston Herald,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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While the chain has expanded to almost 200 locations, local community and conservation (the company has preserved millions of acres of land for wildlife) are at the core of not only Bass Pro but also Morris’s personal ethos.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Threat to legacy players For decades, a handful of companies have dominated the household goods and family and personal care categories.—
Amelia Lucas,Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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Crawford’s allegations about selective dress-code enforcement mirror claims raised in another lawsuit filed earlier this year by a different sergeant on unequal dress code policy enforcement by the department.—
Ben Wheeler
June 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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Plus, the promise of selective silence puts someone with misophonia in a heightened state of anticipation.—
Sloane Crosley,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Property appraisers in Broward and Palm Beach counties have come up with their own detailed analysis showing the impact.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2026
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That distinction helps explain why federal agencies appear willing to collaborate with AI developers through voluntary testing programs while simultaneously maintaining detailed compliance frameworks for crypto firms.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Elk and bear tooth pendants were also common items of ornamentation, and important community members were buried with those adornments.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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The items range from lavish gowns to magazine covers to books, letters and keepsakes.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Noun
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In fact, Staal became the fourth player in the expansion era (since 1968) to record a goal in the first four games of a Cup Final.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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In fact, what’s the point of a short story at all?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Backfill with soil, being careful not to place the soil against the stem, as this can cause rot.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
6 June 2026
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Every Jantzen suit is crafted for a variety of body types with careful attention to support, coverage and ease of movement.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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The investigation stems from allegations that Philadelphia police use a subjective standard to revoke firearm permits, possibly infringing on the rights of lawful gun owners.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
9 June 2026
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In the end, the best potato salad is still highly subjective.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
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“Particular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particular. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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