particulars

plural of particular

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of particulars Now there will be an opportunity to build such a complex once again, if all of the particulars can be agreed upon. Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026 West Virginia's social studies standards require instruction about 9/11 and its aftermath in sixth grade, eighth grade and high school, with particulars spelled out at each level. ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026 So, Congress came up with a solution, but the two leagues dithered over the particulars just long enough that the Protect College Sports Act never really had a chance. Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026 The mysterious particulars of Lucia’s escape loom over the rest of the film, leaving the door open to new possibilities and pivotal plot points later on. Miriam Balanescu, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2026 In true superhero movie fashion, the actress has avoided sharing any particulars about her character — and even went as far as to jokingly walk off set when Entertainment Weekly asked about the rumors at San Diego Comic-Con in July. Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2026 Meanwhile, Avery, working now on larger canvases, let particulars of the observed world dissolve into trembling fields of color. Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026 Still, the economic particulars underpinning this needless antagonism essentially are beside the point. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 The result is an identifiable narrative, one that left me focused less on the blend particulars and more concerned with sitting back to enjoy the ride. David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for particulars
Noun
  • In January, detectives seized several items during a search of Oak Park Station, including a vehicle, a motorcycle, and some electronic devices.
    Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The other alleged items on the pool table were a black duffel bag, a black MuTec brand metal safe, and a red Savior brand range-style bag.
    Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Americans deserve the facts and can decide for themselves whether this looks like acceptable governance or something closer to self-dealing.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Eventually, though, when Monster has to start fitting its story into the actual facts of the case, characterizations get shakier and more contradictory.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • But thankfully, Lisa Hochstein’s lingerie party sets things back on course.
    Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Venus in your daily-life zone connects awkwardly with Uranus in your sign, increasing your appetite for novelty, movement, or a different way of doing things.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The official added that China would offer more permits for rare earths as a bargaining chip, without disclosing details on what Beijing would seek in return.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The details on the new system are still months away, expected in February, which is getting awfully close to the start of the 2027-28 school year, when the changes are intended to be in effect.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026

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“Particulars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particulars. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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