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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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
Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
The area’s role carries particular weight because of its deep ties to Venezuela.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2026
ABC News,
31 May 2026
More significant than what happens to be in the canon (for any book list differs in the particulars) is the idea of a canon in the first place.
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Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Adjective
At a time when Congo continues to grapple with armed conflict in its eastern regions and recurring public health crises, symbols of national resilience can carry particular emotional weight.
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Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
The area’s role carries particular weight because of its deep ties to Venezuela.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2026
Noun
But Maine and Alaska are these outlying states, very different than the rest of the map, based off of media market, based off of incumbency and the particulars of the states.
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ABC News,
31 May 2026
More significant than what happens to be in the canon (for any book list differs in the particulars) is the idea of a canon in the first place.
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Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for particular
Adjective
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Neither side has been shy of attacking, which has been a nice change of pace compared with the first couple of knockout stage matches.
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Been shooting some nice low scores in these last couple weeks outs here, so that’s something good to pat myself on the back.
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Bryan West Madison Square Garden does hold personal significance for Swift.
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This podcast got me a boyfriend ever since Travis decided to use it as his personal dating app about two years ago.
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While varsity teams are part of the official National Collegiate Athletic Association program, and as such are highly selective and university-funded, club teams are student-run, relying on fundraising and fees and offer far less exposure.
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Despite taking cost-saving actions, including a selective hiring freeze for non-uniformed positions, overtime restrictions, spending reductions, and travel suspensions, General Fund expenses still outpace revenue.
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Attached to it is a giant camera capable of capturing a new, detailed image roughly every 40 seconds, combining speed, sensitivity and an exceptionally wide field of view unmatched by any other ground- or space-based telescope.
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At Moderna's Science Day last Thursday, Cramer said the company presented a detailed roadmap for the next decade that highlighted its growing cancer pipeline alongside newer vaccine programs beyond its Covid franchise.
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The collaboration pairs one of the most recognizable music artists of the last decade with a menu item designed to bring back familiar memories from Fetty Wap’s biggest era, while also celebrating his influence on pop culture and music.
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Ahead, a look at all the items Vogue editors are shopping for Prime Day.
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In fact, many of us often end up buying things that our colleagues found during their search.
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In fact, Trea Turner kept the game alive with a single to center field.
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Determination and careful calculations — hold on, carry the 2 — are a must.
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Graduate students face lower federal limits and the loss of Grad PLUS, requiring careful financial planning.
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In soccer, the line between a yellow and a red card can be subjective, depending on the referee working the game that day and his or her interpretation of the play.
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The Dolphins assuredly would rank in the bottom third of the league in the subjective category of talent.
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“Particular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particular. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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