1
as in especially
in the specific case of one person or thing as distinguished from others
all of you, but particularly anyone with a problem, should feel free to contact me at any time
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2
as in notably
in regard to something mentioned explicitly or in detail
she complained particularly about the suggestion that she make a greater effort to consider other viewpoints
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3
as in extremely
to a great degree
a particularly good explanation
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Recent Examples of particularly
During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025
There is the trademark radical realism and awkwardness to the dialogue, particularly in an episode set during a wedding that sees many returns from fan-favorite guest stars, and raw emotion on every sleeve.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 27 June 2025
Investors talked about opportunities outside the U.S., particularly in Asia and Europe.
—Justin Worland, Time, 27 June 2025
This is particularly true because the two want to protect their children from the scrutiny.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 15 June 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025
There is the trademark radical realism and awkwardness to the dialogue, particularly in an episode set during a wedding that sees many returns from fan-favorite guest stars, and raw emotion on every sleeve.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 27 June 2025
Investors talked about opportunities outside the U.S., particularly in Asia and Europe.
—Justin Worland, Time, 27 June 2025
This is particularly true because the two want to protect their children from the scrutiny.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for particularly
Adverb
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Progressive companies invest in leadership development at all levels, especially mid-tier managers.—
Pete First,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Emily was such a trailblazer, especially at that time and on that network.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
Adverb
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Tracking is hardly a science, and projections have been notably off in a number of instances from all the services.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2025
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Her shows have been filled with family, fashion, different music genres, and most notably country music and cultural commentary.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
Adverb
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The extremely diverse group speaks nine different languages and a quarter of the recruits are women, a higher number than any previous class, agency officials said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2025
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Humor is an extremely useful and common coping strategy that can help some process such a heavy and traumatic event, according to Marni Amsellem, a licensed psychologist.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
Adverb
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The technology behind Kara Pod The inspiration for Kara Pod comes from nature, specifically the Namib Desert's Stenocara beetle, which survives by harvesting water from the air.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
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But this latest installment ventures into a unique, unexplored theme: the role of the presidential spouse -- specifically, the male spouse of a female president.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2025
Adverb
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The company’s operations were enormous and very interesting.—
Nash Buckingham,
Outdoor Life,
19 June 2025
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Love Island has had this very successful Hotel Hideaway game.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2025
Adverb
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But from the first breath, Roxy sensed something was terribly wrong.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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Then in April 2021, Granda’s plan to escape went terribly wrong.—
Charles Rabin,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2025
Adverb
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Both Marlins righties are incredibly talented and expected to be available at the trade deadline.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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Victor is incredibly easy to talk to, and on a wide array of subjects, so chatting about Olga soon led to talking about their own cat (Clyde) and this writer’s pair of tuxedos (Felix and Oscar) and their various adventures with in-house vermin (mostly bad).—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
25 June 2025
Adverb
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If their world is more Minecraft than Monopoly, our systems need to shift too.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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The rooms are traditional without being too dark, and the guest experience is accented by afternoon tea in O.Henry’s Social Lobby and live jazz music and vintage craft cocktails on Thursday nights and select Saturdays.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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“Particularly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particularly. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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