1
as in specificity
careful thoroughness of detail
with great particularity she described the qualities she's looking for in a boyfriend
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2
as in fact
a single piece of information
I can't comment without knowing the particularities of the case before the court
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3
as in characteristic
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
a novel that gets the particularities of life in academia exactly right
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Recent Examples of particularity
Rather, the particularities of a nation’s royal ‘I do’s’ are shaped by the country’s unique cultural and religious heritage.
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Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
The realism, though, comes in the particularity of the Spanish dialogue, the cultural exchanges, and colloquial understandings that run through this community — and from Mexico to the United States.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026
But with each new release, the particularities of that character change.
—Tharin Pillay, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
The specificity requirements built into the Fourth Amendment — particularity and probable cause — are key to protecting people from searches that are too broad or arbitrary.
—Amanda Cats-Baril, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
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Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
The realism, though, comes in the particularity of the Spanish dialogue, the cultural exchanges, and colloquial understandings that run through this community — and from Mexico to the United States.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026
But with each new release, the particularities of that character change.
—Tharin Pillay, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
The specificity requirements built into the Fourth Amendment — particularity and probable cause — are key to protecting people from searches that are too broad or arbitrary.
—Amanda Cats-Baril, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for particularity
Noun
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The star is a sensory organ of extraordinary specificity, shaped by millions of years of selection pressure in an environment where the margin between feeding and starving is measured not in seconds, but in milliseconds.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Fuller, who grew up roughly an hour from Hampton County, framed the project through a similarly personal lens, discussing the responsibility of portraying the region’s culture and social dynamics with specificity and care.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
20 May 2026
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In fact, Heilbrun doesn’t tell the story of Finn’s death at all, except for a very brief mention that sets the stage for the story.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
19 May 2026
Noun
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This compression of the purchase funnel is now the defining characteristic of modern fashion commerce, separating market leaders from those struggling to keep pace.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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One of the defining characteristics of Nicole Wise’s first season as the Mater Dei softball coach surfaced again Thursday.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
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Vrabel, meanwhile, stumbled though multiple press conferences while trying to both avoid and explain the issue without ever really providing details.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Confirm the details, simplify the schedule, and move on.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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These features are designed to support a wide range of content creation needs, from interviews and vlogs to documentary and narrative filmmaking.—
Deadline,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
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Historic details get the loving restoration treatment, while rooms are filled with vintage finds and new, luxe features.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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That is Romeo Lavia’s best quality in midfield, while Moises Caicedo, Andrey Santos and Enzo Fernandez can all see and play vertical passes into the final third — though the latter may well be better utilised as one of the No 10s.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Communication happens through a private Slack channel with the client's dedicated attorney, and AI tools are used to control quality and speed, while a human lawyer remains responsible for every deliverable.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Ming notes that these same four traits, measured in children, predict lifetime earnings and all-cause mortality rates.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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More to Explore The researchers found that faces that were rated as more attractive were rated more highly across all positive traits—not just competence, but intelligence, responsibility, and other traits—and were rated lower on all negative traits.—
Ben Ambridge,
JSTOR Daily,
15 May 2026
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The other lenses become attributes that inform the analysis without competing to become the headline.—
Maman Ibrahim,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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To come up with its list, World Atlas evaluated towns across the country for attributes such as friendly locals, high community spirit, local institutions (such as staple neighborhood restaurants), and special events, singling out a dozen for their welcoming vibes.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2026
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“Particularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particularity. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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