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
One particularly promising application involves tracking when the ball crosses the sideline during kickoffs and punts.
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Jason Corso, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
But on this ship, the venue is encased in a big glass bubble which causes sound to reverberate to extreme levels—particularly when there’s a game show, party, or other entertainment taking place.
—Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
That’s true for men’s basketball, as well, particularly given Gonzaga’s presence.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
And yes, toddlers are welcome here—they'll particularly like the bubbles, light, and shadow exhibits.
—Elena Donovan Mauer, Parents, 8 Feb. 2026
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Jason Corso, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
But on this ship, the venue is encased in a big glass bubble which causes sound to reverberate to extreme levels—particularly when there’s a game show, party, or other entertainment taking place.
—Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
That’s true for men’s basketball, as well, particularly given Gonzaga’s presence.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
And yes, toddlers are welcome here—they'll particularly like the bubbles, light, and shadow exhibits.
—Elena Donovan Mauer, Parents, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for particularly
Adverb
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This is especially a problem among subprime borrowers, those with weaker credit scores.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Pats and Seahawks aren’t quite the draw of the Eagles and Chiefs, but Nielsen’s new measurement system has been boosting TV ratings across sports over the past six months, so put me down for a record 128 million (or more), especially considering the global appeal of Bad Bunny.—
Dan Shanoff,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The date is notably well after Allen's exile from Hollywood.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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High concentrations of lead cause developmental damage in children, notably neurological effects as well as cardiovascular, reproductive, and kidney problems.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
3 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Perhaps, on extremely long timescales, those heavier elements will sink to the center of the core, producing an inert center that slows the rate of fusion even further.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
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Even in hockey – a sport that is extremely popular around the world – there are terms used by commentators or pundits that you might not be accustomed to hearing if not a regular to the sport.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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But while brands like Glossier and Dollar Shave Club dominated beauty’s mid-2010s DTC heydey, today’s top-growing brands indicate different areas of consumer interest — specifically, skin care and wellness.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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This included not commenting when asked specifically about the possibility of layoffs at the school.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Having stabilized his ship in orbit around the black hole, Dr Hans Reinhardt (a bizarre, OTT performance from Maximilian Schell) now plans to fly into it, assisted by an unquestioning crew of automatons with a very dark origin story.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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While promoting her new miniseries Vanished in New York City on February 3, the actor was spotted flashing a peace sign for photographers and carrying a very familiar handbag on the other arm.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
7 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy — The message Kendall Coyne Schofield posted on her social media was not terribly difficult to decipher.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Not that she’s been terribly missed in the deeply Democratic state.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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That’s where going to space becomes incredibly effective.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Feb. 2026
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The silicone prosthetics were incredibly thin, which meant that putting a ring through them could rip them if they were accidentally tugged or pulled too hard.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
3 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The total rate that the perihelion advanced by was 5600 arc-seconds per century, and that rate was a little bit too much for Newtonian gravity.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Feb. 2026
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China has economic leverage over Panama, too.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Particularly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particularly. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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