1
as in specificity
careful thoroughness of detail
with great particularity she described the qualities she's looking for in a boyfriend
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2
as in fact
a single piece of information
I can't comment without knowing the particularities of the case before the court
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3
as in characteristic
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
a novel that gets the particularities of life in academia exactly right
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Recent Examples of particularity
Every family possesses its own particularity, originality and essence.
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Holly Jones, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
Though the script successfully condenses several eras of Harmon’s life and captures the quirks and particularities of his mother’s and grandmother’s personalities, the performances really give the material its extra emotional heft.
—Maya Phillips, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2025
Longer term, a constitutional amendment seems appropriate — perhaps a supplement to Article II, Section 2, stipulating that a pardon, to be valid, must identify the crime with reasonable particularity.
—Robert A. Levy, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Longer term, a constitutional amendment seems appropriate — perhaps a supplement to Article II, Section 2, stipulating that a pardon, to be valid, must identify the crime with reasonable particularity.
—Robert A. Levy, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
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Holly Jones, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
Though the script successfully condenses several eras of Harmon’s life and captures the quirks and particularities of his mother’s and grandmother’s personalities, the performances really give the material its extra emotional heft.
—Maya Phillips, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2025
Longer term, a constitutional amendment seems appropriate — perhaps a supplement to Article II, Section 2, stipulating that a pardon, to be valid, must identify the crime with reasonable particularity.
—Robert A. Levy, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Longer term, a constitutional amendment seems appropriate — perhaps a supplement to Article II, Section 2, stipulating that a pardon, to be valid, must identify the crime with reasonable particularity.
—Robert A. Levy, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for particularity
Noun
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This specificity has been revealed by residues extracted from the matrices of stone and clay pipes.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
14 June 2025
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Although Chardonnay is a fairly neutral grape—almost a blank canvas—that can be manipulated by the winemaker, site specificity, soil composition, and terroir play a huge part in the flavor of the finished wine.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
12 June 2025
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And while the internet is upset over the fact that Pedro Pascal doesn't get the girl, the truth of the matter is, Lucy was set up for failure from the jump.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
21 June 2025
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Perhaps something gets done swiftly by August, but the most important fact to remember is that there is no firm timeline that his camp has declared.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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At this stage, Abiteboul explained the car is undergoing endurance dyno testing to fine tune the characteristics of the engine and gearbox.—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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In matters of foreign policy and national security, the presidency now has the characteristics of a personalist dictatorship.—
ELIZABETH N. SAUNDERS,
Foreign Affairs,
16 June 2025
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While many details of the wedding still remain under wraps, including the guest list and precise date, certain information has been made available.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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There are always new programs and events, so check out the website for details on things like Sunday yoga on the rooftop and more.—
Katie Black,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2025
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The only above-ground feature is a rooftop penthouse, while everything else is tucked deep underground.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
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Shoppers love it, too: Over 1,000 pool owners have given the Scuba S1 a perfect rating, praising its long battery life and futuristic deep-cleaning features.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2025
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In the office, your communication skills can be just as important as the quality of your work.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
19 June 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Dale Ellis,
Arkansas Online,
19 June 2025
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The Dalmatian Club of America, for example, spent decades urging breeders to euthanize deaf puppies so the trait wouldn’t spread.—
Lila Hempel-Edgers,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2025
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Additionally, the study also found a correlation between breathing traits and a person’s mental health.—
Jay Kakade
June 22,
New Atlas,
22 June 2025
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The list of spirits is long, each with their own physical attributes, epic folklore and methods of appeasement.—
Vanessa Anderson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
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Using cryptographic tools like zero-knowledge proofs, individuals can verify specific identity attributes—like being over 18—without disclosing more than necessary.—
Steven Smith,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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“Particularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particularity. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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