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
Adapting P3s to the particularities of local communities, including listening to the needs, voices and timelines of community members, will ultimately establish long-term relationships between public and private entities that will advance equity and drive change well into the future.
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Taryn Palumbo, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
For her sons, who surely were in the best position to experience the particularity of her being, the last thing the diaries can be seen as is the justification of her abuse and neglect by reason of her life in mid-Fifties America being in some sense typical for women of her type.
—Will Self, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
Another bitcoin particularity is its four-year halving cycle, which also affects its price dynamics.
—Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
These facts in no way diminish our admiration of Siena’s brilliant particularity, especially its unrivaled pictorial lyricism, so vividly captured in this staggering exhibition.
—Christian K. Kleinbub, ARTnews.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Taryn Palumbo, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
For her sons, who surely were in the best position to experience the particularity of her being, the last thing the diaries can be seen as is the justification of her abuse and neglect by reason of her life in mid-Fifties America being in some sense typical for women of her type.
—Will Self, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
Another bitcoin particularity is its four-year halving cycle, which also affects its price dynamics.
—Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
These facts in no way diminish our admiration of Siena’s brilliant particularity, especially its unrivaled pictorial lyricism, so vividly captured in this staggering exhibition.
—Christian K. Kleinbub, ARTnews.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for particularity
Noun
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The specificity of engaging with one particular city motivates some of the best of Mulaney’s work.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2025
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The specificity of these requests significantly impacts success rates.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Training data sets contain so much text, in fact, that finding and filtering out the benchmarks is extremely difficult.—
Alex Reisner,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2025
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In fact, Trump mentioned Biden 13 times in the speech.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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These high-rye bourbons represent some of the best in the world, showcasing the bold and spicy characteristics that come with a higher rye content in the mash bill.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The grapes used to make this wine are grown on a high altitude ridge, which causes the grapes to incorporate the mineral characteristics of the area, producing a bold and expressive wine with black fruit aromas and a mineral finish.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Shoe models including Puma’s Inhale and Suede XL have both been given the 75th-anniversary special treatment—merging together the classic Puma sneaker silhouette with Formula 1 details.—
Kanika Talwar for Footwear News,
Robb Report,
12 Mar. 2025
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While the Hobbs deal seems pricey, the devil is always in the details.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Unlike Google’s feature, however, Apple’s consists of mere software instead of AI.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PCMAG,
11 Mar. 2025
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Round Ups feature transfers spare change from purchases to savings.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Choosing the right bedsheets is important because the material and quality can impact factors like comfort, temperature regulation, breathability and the overall feeling of luxury.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Reilly invests his creation with kindness and humor, qualities that make both the character and the show lovable.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Rolling Stone,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In her post, Meli questioned why ambition, despite its downsides, was seen as a moral good and an important trait to have.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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These early problem-solving experiences can help develop resilience and adaptability, traits essential for success in STEAM fields and beyond.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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Instead, digitize the attributes and documents needed to create customer profiles so they can be leveraged throughout the organization.—
Alex Ford,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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During the roll call last year at the Democratic National Convention, Lamont followed the tradition of citing the top attributes of his state before announcing the political tally for president.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Particularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particularity. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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