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, 30 Sep. 2025
DiMaggio is said to have bristled at his wife’s heavy makeup, particularly at the premiere of The Seven Year Itch.
—Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
But as in most of his roles since The Departed and The Fighter, Wahlberg shows little charisma, particularly when he’s flanked by an actor with the irreverent verve of LaKeith Stanfield, who steals every scene without even breaking a sweat.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Amid that distance, Infinite still recognized his father’s talents, particularly his storytelling.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 30 Sep. 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
DiMaggio is said to have bristled at his wife’s heavy makeup, particularly at the premiere of The Seven Year Itch.
—Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
But as in most of his roles since The Departed and The Fighter, Wahlberg shows little charisma, particularly when he’s flanked by an actor with the irreverent verve of LaKeith Stanfield, who steals every scene without even breaking a sweat.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Amid that distance, Infinite still recognized his father’s talents, particularly his storytelling.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for particularly
Adverb
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To reduce the risk of mosquito bites and West Nile virus, health officials recommend using insect repellent and wearing long sleeves and long pants when outdoors, especially during peak mosquito activity at dawn and dusk.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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That’s such a fun balance, especially for a show like this.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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UPFs also lack important nutrients that the body needs to function, notably dietary fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The other three, most notably and likely, extendedly James, are ramping up for a return to full action.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Some genres may be extremely violent and gory, so parents may want to consider supervising their children's viewing of films or avoid them altogether.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
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Grain bins and silos can be extremely deadly if people get trapped inside.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Procell's remarks specifically focused on finding funding for the office and improving youth engagement.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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But more specifically, the question this time of year is about how to get the existing plants in the garden to show better color.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The lemonade stand and bake sale became very profitable and would turn into a giant play date in their front yard every June.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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With a very capable Ryzen 7 processor that can handle productivity tasks with ease, paired with a capacious 32GB of DDR5 RAM, this pocket-sized PC can slot in to just about any situation.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
29 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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While this does not sound terribly steep, this was in Earth's gravity — in the lower gravity of Mars, this would be equivalent to a 30 degree slope.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Continue reading … SINKING FEELING – Woman's attempt to protest ICE arrest in Massachusetts goes terribly wrong.—
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FOXNews.com,
29 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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At the time, the fields of primatology, ethology, anthropology, and all of science were incredibly male-dominated.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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And there was Mahab Ghodss, an incredibly powerful and opaque consulting firm run by regime insiders, which drafted the studies for dam projects and lobbied for approval.—
Nik Kowsar,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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He was carried off the field that day, too.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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The new premier, a veteran lawmaker seen as Abe’s protégé, is well positioned to regain the support of rightwing voters who feel the LDP had become too moderate, especially on immigration.—
Jeff Kingston,
Time,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Particularly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particularly. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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