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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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
Software can respond fluidly to the context and particularity of each human at scale.
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Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2026
On top of that, crypto’s infrastructure for leveraged trading hasn’t evolved to suit the market’s particularities, Chaparro said.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Art concerns particularities of human existence framed by the big picture, but the picture has swallowed the frame.
—Kate Colby
october 2, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
The rise of Ethnic Studies programs in the 1960s offered Jewish Studies scholars another way of seeing their field, even though its foundation in Religious Studies and its institutional particularities have always distinguished it from those disciplines.
—Josh Lambert, JSTOR Daily, 19 Sep. 2025
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Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2026
On top of that, crypto’s infrastructure for leveraged trading hasn’t evolved to suit the market’s particularities, Chaparro said.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Art concerns particularities of human existence framed by the big picture, but the picture has swallowed the frame.
—Kate Colby
october 2, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
The rise of Ethnic Studies programs in the 1960s offered Jewish Studies scholars another way of seeing their field, even though its foundation in Religious Studies and its institutional particularities have always distinguished it from those disciplines.
—Josh Lambert, JSTOR Daily, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for particularity
Noun
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Fontainebleau’s restaurants have added specificity and depth to the dining scene in Las Vegas, and most diners here know Evan Funke from his reputation as renowned chef and traditional pasta maker in Los Angeles, having dined at his Bucato, Felix Trattoria, and Hollywood’s Mother Wolf.—
Andrea Bennett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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Bad Bunny carried the album’s joy, communal nature, and cultural specificity into the halftime show in full force.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
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In June, Hawkins, 49, of Minneapolis, pleaded guilty to felony aiding an offender by being an accomplice after the fact for helping Powers.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
17 Feb. 2026
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The fact that the fabric also sported a *gasp* sparkly finish?—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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In vacating the life prison term in 2024, Cook County Judge Marc Martin found in part that Modrowski had been unfairly portrayed as emotionless and cold during his 1995 trial and sentencing proceedings when the characteristics were likely due to his autism.—
Christy Gutowski,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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And what physical characteristics is law enforcement focusing on that might help people locate them?—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
13 Feb. 2026
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For more details on the claims process or to download a claim form, visit the Hoosier Lottery Winners page or contact the customer service team at 1-800-955-6886.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
6 Feb. 2026
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Authorities offer chilling new details The sheriff's office has asked the public to contact 520-351-4900 with any information or the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324).—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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The car, however, has a feature that automatically turns off the engine after one hour of idling.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Zuckerberg is expected to face questions about what Meta has known about the risks of its platforms for young users, and whether those safety features were sufficient to mitigate them.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Rahmani noted that attrition inside prosecutorial offices can directly affect case quality.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Feb. 2026
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Chemistry, timing, shared experiences, and the slow work of falling in love with someone tend to matter far more than the traits that some people screen for on a dating-app profile.—
Rafaela Jinich,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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The two traits that will serve Riojas well are accountability and resilience.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Feb. 2026
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Without the correct attributes — competitiveness, mindset, IQ, internal drive — Donovan fears a young player could flounder in Chicago.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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There had been a feeling that Onana had all the attributes from a physical and technical standpoint, yet did not always maximise them.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Particularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particularity. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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