1
as in items
a separate part in a list, account, or series
requested a bill of particulars for the care he received in the hospital
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2
as in facts
a single piece of information
everyone wanted to know all the particulars about the forthcoming merger
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Recent Examples of particulars
Rather than focusing on the shiny diversions of loud spectacles, Americans might take a few moments this year to explore the parallels between our current condition and the detailed indictment of particulars that Thomas Jefferson laid out against the king of England in 1776.
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Edwin C. Yohnka, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Many who call Paton a close friend do not attempt to explain his steadiness via the particulars of roster management or cap analysis.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
But some contractors took issue with the particulars of the bill.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2026
Among other particulars, contributions are after-tax — treated as Roth contributions — and count toward the 401(k) contribution limit.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026
The very legitimacy of deriving general principles from the particulars of experience can never be established from experience without already having the principle in hand.
—Christopher Beha, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
This is, to a degree, because of the particulars of the case.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
That pivotal play is broken down by a variety of particulars on both sides.
—Greg Rajan, Houston Chronicle, 4 Feb. 2026
In order to secure a spot as a potential site, a place meets a list of demands from an organization that is notorious about insisting on particulars from the size of the hotel beds, down to the dimensions of the soap in the bathroom.
—Mac Engel
february 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
Edwin C. Yohnka, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Many who call Paton a close friend do not attempt to explain his steadiness via the particulars of roster management or cap analysis.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
But some contractors took issue with the particulars of the bill.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2026
Among other particulars, contributions are after-tax — treated as Roth contributions — and count toward the 401(k) contribution limit.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026
The very legitimacy of deriving general principles from the particulars of experience can never be established from experience without already having the principle in hand.
—Christopher Beha, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
This is, to a degree, because of the particulars of the case.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
That pivotal play is broken down by a variety of particulars on both sides.
—Greg Rajan, Houston Chronicle, 4 Feb. 2026
In order to secure a spot as a potential site, a place meets a list of demands from an organization that is notorious about insisting on particulars from the size of the hotel beds, down to the dimensions of the soap in the bathroom.
—Mac Engel
february 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for particulars
Noun
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Do not burn debris or other items during an air quality alert.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Stay away from water, wet items, and metal objects.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Distractions may try to confuse us, but sticking to the practical facts should stop them from messing things up.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Her goal is to improve the health of our community through easy-to-understand facts and real people's stories.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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And upstairs, rooftop bar High Praise keeps things fresh with rotating pop-ups throughout the year.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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The little things added up Tuesday.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Between the patent leather toe cap and the dainty bow, these pretty burgundy ballet flats are all about adorable details.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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The project has already gotten media attention, but activist groups are also keeping several details of the effort secret.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Particulars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particulars. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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