Definition of particularlynext
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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Recent Examples of particularly Grab bars — rails attached to walls, particularly in bathrooms — help provide balance and prevent falls, preventing serious injuries, said Jim Christian, founder of the effort to push Medicare to cover the devices, Safety Bars for America. Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 13 July 2026 On top of this, subterranean drip systems often clog with mineral deposits, sediment, and algae, which Nad warns may eventually require repairs or replacement of portions of the system, particularly in areas with hard water or poor filtration. Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 13 July 2026 When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods. Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026 The lawsuit, which may stretch on for years, marks another effort by state attorneys general to oppose major mergers as the government embraces a more lenient view on consolidation, particularly in media and entertainment. Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for particularly
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Adverb
  • But the American coverage doesn’t feel especially American — at least not in terms of the people on it.
    Nick Miller, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • And that made his recent comments about former Blue Jays coach Don Mattingly especially noteworthy, as his departure for the Philadelphia Phillies has raised questions about whether the Blue Jays batting order can succeed without him.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Adverb
  • The world’s biggest militaries, most notably that of the United States, are now at a similar turning point.
    Phillips Payson O’Brien, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026
  • The Grok elephant in the room Although Apple has removed some apps flagged by researchers, the iPhone maker otherwise has remained notably silent amid calls to police nudification apps more aggressively in its App Store.
    Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
Adverb
  • Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • Surveillance of a suspect can take hours or days, and is extremely resource-intensive.
    Caroll Alvarado, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Adverb
  • This is just what Harley had built – an out-of-the-box pro-drag bike complete with slicks, wheelie bars, a hissing air-shifter and a proper multi-stage clutch set-up specifically for the drag strip.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 July 2026
  • Families across Southeast Michigan now have access to a specialized ambulance designed specifically for babies and children in need of critical medical transport.
    Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Adverb
  • And about the rip currents Currents are dangerous and a very real problem on the Gulf Coast, including around the barrier islands where Wells was partying.
    Adam Carlson, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
  • What that means is all that remains to be filled in is a section in the very middle, in Coral Gables along the University of Miami.
    Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Adverb
  • His game didn't look deplorable in the Scottish Open, just a matter of not hitting it terribly close and not making many putts and then moving on.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
  • For them, getting their citizenship wasn’t terribly difficult.
    Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
Adverb
  • The senior-citizen ballers, whose core lineup still incredibly includes Ronnie Wood and Keith Richards, may even take things on the road.
    Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
  • Graham and his sister shared an incredibly close relationship.
    Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 13 July 2026
Adverb
  • Leather ballet flats dress things up without getting too formal.
    India Roby, Glamour, 16 July 2026
  • Except that the parents themselves are fighting for control too, especially in those early years.
    Parents, Parents, 16 July 2026

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“Particularly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particularly. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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