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
Miles Socha, Footwear News, 13 June 2026
One particular highlight will take place on the lawn near the Del Mar train station, where local surfing legends will gather to swap nostalgic tales reminiscent of the weekly surfer meetups that became a beloved tradition, and relive the glory days of big waves and big wavey hair.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
Officials have chosen not to release particulars of the shooter’s movement through the school, surveillance video of the attack, records made by the shooter, some crime scene photos and records from juvenile victims’ phones, the agency wrote in a February letter.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
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Adjective
Elle Macpherson pretty much lives in cashmere, and is quite particular about the colors, fit, details and quality.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 13 June 2026
One particular highlight will take place on the lawn near the Del Mar train station, where local surfing legends will gather to swap nostalgic tales reminiscent of the weekly surfer meetups that became a beloved tradition, and relive the glory days of big waves and big wavey hair.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
Noun
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.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
Officials have chosen not to release particulars of the shooter’s movement through the school, surveillance video of the attack, records made by the shooter, some crime scene photos and records from juvenile victims’ phones, the agency wrote in a February letter.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for particular
Adjective
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After Silseth, though, the Angels’ relievers did a nice job and the hitters executed in the 10th to push home the winner.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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The interior measures 420 sq ft (39 sq m) and is finished in shiplap and drywall, with a tongue-and-groove feature wall and exposed timber beams, which are a nice touch.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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The verdict was delivered amid difficult personal circumstances for Mette-Marit, Hoiby’s mother, who needs a lung transplant for pulmonary fibrosis.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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In 2014, Smith served a nine-game suspension for violating the NFL’s personal conduct and substance abuse policies.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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The Ranch consists of a selective bunch of professionals that work seamlessly, cohesively together, allowing the Ranch to run efficiently for the guests who traveled from far and near to visit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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As a trumpeter, Hershberger had been a member of the Kansas City Wind Symphony, a selective concert group based in Prairie Village, since 2011.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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The company says detailed specifications and manufacturer pricing will be revealed closer to launch.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Four ultra-wide-angle cameras equipped with high-dynamic-range lenses continuously monitor its surroundings, while front and rear LiDAR sensors generate detailed three-dimensional maps.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
13 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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Be careful when riding back downtown on a bike, as the hill notoriously increases cycling speed.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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The Main Match Concealer is available in 22 shades, with careful consideration for South Asian undertones (which are often breezed by).—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
13 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 17 Jun. 2026.
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