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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In Colima city for coffee and a nice meal, visitors should bookmark Puerto Café and Cumbre, a restaurant and bakery that stands out in a scene of growing maturity and ambition.
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Johnson could provide a nice defensive partner with Flagg in the front court with Johnson’s rim protections and ability to switch on the perimeter.
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Which is my personal favorite color.
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Yet modern soccer stars are also their own personal brands.
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At selective colleges, making that argument matters.
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Equality must not be selective.
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Tim Ferrito, leader of grassroots group Affordable Naperville, said the group was supportive of the city conducting a more detailed evaluation of the battery storage system and would like to see more information on the economic impact for Naperville.
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The ministry maintains detailed casualty records that are seen as generally reliable by United Nations agencies and independent experts.
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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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Just be careful not to add water, since even tiny amounts can cause melted chocolate to turn into a grainy, clumpy mess.
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Ultimately, the widespread adoption of AI for mental health constitutes a global experiment with both potential benefits and serious downsides that require careful management.
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There remains the question of whether vibe coding works in the artistic space, where the goal is not simply a functional end product but a more nebulous, subjective piece of art.
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But that is much more difficult in practice, because attitudes and subjective norms are chiseled by years of individual experiences, information and cultural influences.
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“Particular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particular. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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