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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Without specifying any figures, Sinclair says its ratings for women’s tennis have grown since 2023, especially among the coveted 18-to-34-year-old demographic.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
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This is especially shocking from a government that touts feminism as a core value.—
Gina Montaner,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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So far, the country's outbound shipments have held up relatively strong over the past two months, as exporters pivoted to alternative markets, notably Southeast Asian countries and European Union nations.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 July 2025
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Perhaps most notably, MSNBC has staffed up its White House team, one of the most critical correspondent roles for any news organization.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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Her long, dark hair was messily waved, hanging past her shoulders like a shawl, while her eyebrows were shaved extremely thin, leaving little room for any expression other than a sly smile.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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While both the House and Senate bills proposed language that was extremely harmful to the pass-through entity community, the final Senate bill passed made significant modifications that will encourage continued investments via pass through entities.—
Lynn Mucenski Keck,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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The Kelly Clarkson Home collection proves both can be achieved with its selection of stylish and functional furniture — specifically this vintage-looking console table.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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In a webpage dated Jan. 7, the CDC advised that everyone over the age of six months get the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine, specifically the 2024-2025 Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
Adverb
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That was followed days later by a very public falling out between Musk and Trump, with the billionaire accusing the president of being linked to Jeffrey Epstein.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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Embarking on the journey of franchising a business can be a very daunting step, but taking time to identify a franchising style that works for you and your business and to build a model that is authentic to you should make that journey a much easier one.—
Fiona Simpson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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To the surprise of no one, something has gone terribly wrong.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.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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The film obviously has some major horror elements with the infected charging about, but also some tender moments with the family and then an incredibly emotional scene towards the end of the film.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
25 June 2025
Adverb
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Powell, who was appointed by Trump to lead the Fed in 2018, has been put under pressure by the president, who has accused him of keeping high interest rates too high.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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Get best-in-class reporting that's too important to ignore for just $2.50 $1 per month for 1 year.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
29 June 2025
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“Particularly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particularly. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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