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 hefty taxes have caused employers to veer away from taking on more workers, particularly in tariff-sensitive sectors like construction and manufacturing, where companies are cutting their workforces.
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Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
In addition to blockchain technology, AI is also being used to verify fund managers’ performance, particularly those that lack the infrastructure needed to verify their track records.
—Jacob Wolinsky, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
There was a lot of hype around that launch, particularly your reuniting with Steve Carell.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Bond markets are particularly sensitive to unexpected government financing needs, and a sudden requirement to fund hundreds of billions in tariff refunds would force Treasury into massive unplanned borrowing.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
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Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
In addition to blockchain technology, AI is also being used to verify fund managers’ performance, particularly those that lack the infrastructure needed to verify their track records.
—Jacob Wolinsky, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
There was a lot of hype around that launch, particularly your reuniting with Steve Carell.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Bond markets are particularly sensitive to unexpected government financing needs, and a sudden requirement to fund hundreds of billions in tariff refunds would force Treasury into massive unplanned borrowing.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for particularly
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These can run a couple hundred dollars, especially for large breeds.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Never follow your boyfriend to college, especially a seemingly mediocre college, as Belly does with Jeremiah to the fictional Finch.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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In timber stands, larger dead and down fuels remained available and contributed to fire spread where aligned with topography, most notably at the confluence of Dinky Creek and Bear Creek on the northern flank.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Images of the skinned bear in the residence hall kitchen have circulated on social media, notably Reddit.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Or consider the extremely rapid development of vaccines during the recent COVID pandemic.—
Alan Lightman
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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Kirk has risen in popularity over the years for his extremely polarizing takes, which resulted in a heavy split among reactions to his passing.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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For Thanksgiving, specifically, the search engine says low prices are typically available 24 to 59 days before departure, with the lowest prices offered 35 days out.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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An alternative method is to use a degreasing cleaner specifically designed for kitchen appliances.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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In her latest Jo + Tiny Mic series on Instagram, the Texas native shared four of her favorite secrets to instantly elevate a room, and the principles can be perfectly applied to your fall home decor using Gaines’ very own Magnolia collection at Target.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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In heated hearings over the past week, Republicans released very little information about the map’s impact on specific communities across the Kansas City area.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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But there’s also darkness in Cherry’s past, including an ex-boyfriend who has either terribly wronged her or been terribly wronged by her.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
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And what if that fight didn’t go terribly well?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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However, these fluctuations are incredibly important, from a cosmic perspective.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
11 Sep. 2025
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Now, glasses are for everyone and have become incredibly versatile.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
11 Sep. 2025
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His designs were built under license by Bristol for use in British passenger trains, too.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Needing 30-plus yards for a first down in two plays proved too much, and the Texans turned the ball over on downs.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Particularly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particularly. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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