particularize

verb

Definition of particularizenext
1
as in to individualize

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2
as in to enumerate

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Recent Examples of particularize Wagner works hard to particularize these women, but the play, which has over the years lost an intermission and been streamlined into one 95-minute act, has trouble getting started. — New York Times, 11 Jan. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for particularize
  1. individualize
  2. enumerate
  3. differentiate
  4. detail
  5. customize
  6. itemize
  7. characterize
  8. disclose
Verb
  • Consulting with a medical provider or licensed nutritionist can help individualize dietary protein targets.
    — Linda M. Boland, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026
  • What an integrated center can do is give coaches and practitioners more chances to identify needs, individualize work, recover efficiently and keep players available to develop their football skills.
    — Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of individualize
Verb
  • That allows the links to be easily enumerated using passive DNS services.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The familiar scent of grilling merguez wafted through the air as Violette began to enumerate the system’s failures.
    — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of enumerate
Verb
  • Schultz said the company has begun speaking with members of the community to get ideas on how to differentiate the Pasadena cinema from the rest of the Look chain.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
  • It’s also differentiated from the original 13-inch model with a black frame and matching mat board that helps photos stand out.
    — Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of differentiate
Verb
  • The high court did not detail its reasoning, as is common in emergency decisions.
    — Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The slouchy genuine-suede leather bag features stud detailing, antique silver hardware and a metal handle.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of detail
Verb
  • Giving teams the tools to customize or create their own agents can turn early familiarity into organization-wide use.
    — Steve Cangiano, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Across three plan tiers (Standard, More and Loaded), customers can customize their experience with Picks for streaming favorites like ESPN Unlimited, YouTube Premium, Hulu and Netflix.
    — Sophie Dunne, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of customize
Verb
  • The bill also increased the federal deduction limit for state and local taxes, or SALT, for filers who itemize.
    — Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Jessica Dickler,Sarah Agostino,Greg Iacurci,Lorie Konish,Annie Nova,Sharon Epperson,Stephanie Dhue, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Extravagant inventory The di Frasso home also came with a big inventory book where everything was itemized and recorded.
    — Juliana Ukiomogbe, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of itemize
Verb
  • His four years in Denver were characterized by first-round losses and a cumulative 3-16 playoff record.
    — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Paoletta said the Democratic congressman was wrongly characterizing the scope of the original, century-old construction plan, citing correspondence from long-ago officials.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of characterize
Verb
  • When reached Tuesday evening, Cuddy declined to disclose additional information on the age of the person who died.
    — Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The district did not disclose the cost of the agreement in its announcement.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of disclose

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“Particularize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particularize. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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