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
The strikes also could rattle global markets, particularly if Iran makes the Strait of Hormuz unsafe for commercial traffic.
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Brian Melley, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
Greece Giannis Antetokounmpo has never had particularly memorable supporting casts on his national team, but one interesting storyline to watch in the next few months is the commitment of Andrej Stojakovic.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
The Knicks hadn’t acquitted themselves particularly well in any of their higher-leverage games leading into Victor Wembanyama’s arrival at the Garden on Sunday.
—Kristian Winfield, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
The conflict has alarmed the international community, particularly as the area is one where other militant groups, including al-Qaida and the Islamic State group, still have a presence and have been trying to resurface.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
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Brian Melley, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
Greece Giannis Antetokounmpo has never had particularly memorable supporting casts on his national team, but one interesting storyline to watch in the next few months is the commitment of Andrej Stojakovic.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
The Knicks hadn’t acquitted themselves particularly well in any of their higher-leverage games leading into Victor Wembanyama’s arrival at the Garden on Sunday.
—Kristian Winfield, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
The conflict has alarmed the international community, particularly as the area is one where other militant groups, including al-Qaida and the Islamic State group, still have a presence and have been trying to resurface.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for particularly
Adverb
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The drones are relatively cheap and easy to mass-produce, especially compared to the sophisticated systems used to defend against them.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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Professional stump removal can be pricey, especially if the stump is big enough that a few strong backs and a sturdy shovel won't do the job.—
Daniel Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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Clark, notably, faces primary challengers from people on the Left who are critical of Israel, highlighting her potential need for financial support from AIPAC.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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Most notably, California voters approved a ballot initiative to give Democrats an additional five seats.—
From Staff Reports,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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To gather the critical data, researchers used the James Webb Space Telescope’s unique ability to detect extremely faint objects.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Known for its extremely rough waters and rocky coastline, this remote section of the Namibian coast is not meant for sunbathers or scuba divers.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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Instagram appears to have created a custom Story format specifically for this campaign, giving Gomez a visual element no other user currently has access to.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2026
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The reading materials have specifically drawn backlash for the inclusion of Bible passages.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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Physicists hunting for new superconductors often look for a very specific shape hidden in their data—a dome.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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Now, both teams head to the Big Ten tournament with opposite momentum and very different stakes, though any number of wins for UCLA can’t hurt its seeding come Selection Sunday.—
Sean Campbell,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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In a world gone terribly wrong and sideways, humanity survives.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Mar. 2026
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If that version of the fable hasn’t aged terribly well, an item in The Wall Street Journal this week elicited a few nervous squeals from some the NFL’s TV partners.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Advertisement The stakes were incredibly high as both parties confronted questions about identity, Trumpism, Texas’ soul, and, yes, electability.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
4 Mar. 2026
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Indeed, the simple enough ad campaign — which sees Kidman saunter in from the rain to walk up and down the aisles of an empty theater, reciting some incredibly memorable dialogue — went out into the world and made its mark.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Oh no, the masters of the algorithm know us too well.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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This can be a big job; generally, trees more than 8 inches in diameter at the base are too heavy to remove by oneself.—
Daniel Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Particularly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particularly. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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