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
James Horncastle, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Three artworks were also displayed around Rome, and one in particular outside PM23 — Instagrammable opportunities for tourists and locals alike.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
The point is that Welcome to Derry isn’t pulling this concept out of thin air, even if the particulars of Pennywise’s power here feel new.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 15 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
The last of them, in particular, away to his previous club Atalanta three days earlier, stung Gasperini.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Three artworks were also displayed around Rome, and one in particular outside PM23 — Instagrammable opportunities for tourists and locals alike.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
Noun
Research provides the mass of particulars from which meaning will be extracted or shaped in the writing.
—Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
The point is that Welcome to Derry isn’t pulling this concept out of thin air, even if the particulars of Pennywise’s power here feel new.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 15 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for particular
Adjective
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The suede upper is also a nice departure from classic leather on other styles.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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Monogramming linens and towels is always a nice touch.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Investigators also found that Cowles linked his company card to his personal PayPal account and transferred funds to third parties.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Use moodier colors and personal details to create a cozy, lived-in feel.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Letting lawmakers investigate themselves guarantees selective outrage.—
Brandon Rottinghaus,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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The country’s most selective colleges still enroll large proportions of students from the wealthiest 1% of American families.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Despite the two-month transition period since his November election, Calvo said he was not allowed to review detailed financial information about the city beyond public records such as the budget.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Most of the world's volcanoes that pose a risk to humans already have detailed maps of their interiors, but not Popocatépetl, despite the fact that some 25 million people live within a 62-mile radius and houses, schools, hospitals and five airports could be affected by an eruption.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
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The lineup includes mashups such as the Surf N' Turf burger, a Chicken Cheeseburger and the returning Chicken Big Mac, along with novelty items like an Espresso Milkshake, an Apple Pie Mini McFlurry and Big Mac sauce sold separately as a dip.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Ways to Personalize Your Home Personalizing your space isn't just about displaying items with your last name or hanging family photos.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Archival added that rescue efforts had been hampered by the fact that any sparks created by digging machinery could ignite methane gas emitted by the landfill, per the outlet.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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In fact, the last three Chiefs results have all been for the best for them — losing in the short-term offers some benefit for the team’s long-term future.—
Sam McDowell
January 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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These soft and chewy treats are the result of dozens of careful recipe tests.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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And of course, this idea of fun is completely subjective.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
10 Jan. 2026
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Ice dancing, by nature, is a competitive and subjective sport built around impressing judges.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Particular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particular. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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