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
However, utilities — many of which are owned by multibillion-dollar, for-profit parent companies — have seen share prices perform particularly well during the data center expansion.
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Marc Levy, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
Many foods naturally reduce cholesterol, but is there one that's particularly helpful?
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 17 May 2026
Documentaries about visual artists — particularly dead ones who can’t give new interviews — are often a tricky medium.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
Conservatives have long viewed the world differently, particularly the conservatives at the Wall Street Journal’s editorial page.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
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Marc Levy, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
Many foods naturally reduce cholesterol, but is there one that's particularly helpful?
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 17 May 2026
Documentaries about visual artists — particularly dead ones who can’t give new interviews — are often a tricky medium.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
Conservatives have long viewed the world differently, particularly the conservatives at the Wall Street Journal’s editorial page.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for particularly
Adverb
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Everyone seems to be in possession of easy charm and the right sort of CV, with GM Darius Namdar poaching an eclectic bunch from Chiltern Firehouse, especially.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Three sides of the ground impress, the two biggest especially.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Adverb
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Shoppers rave that the arm openings truly stand out, describing them as notably flattering and well-designed, without any awkward gaps.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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Dudley notably received a $1 million contribution from Phil Knight, the billionaire co-founder of Nike, which is based in Oregon.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
Adverb
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But even Black athletes whose athleticism gifted them an extremely exclusive express lane in life can tell you stories about growing up a minority in America, or tales their parents or grandparents have told.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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The theory of quantum electrodynamics (QED) suggests that when light at extremely high intensities interacts with the vacuum, it can be converted into matter.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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The lagoon village specifically caters to families and groups.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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In several cases, older women have purchased residences specifically to be closer to their adult children and grandchildren in the city.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 May 2026
Adverb
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But Justin is very different from book to screen.—
Jennifer McClellan,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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In isolation, Liverpool’s summer 2025 business was very good, but there are so many mitigating factors to consider.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
Adverb
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Second, the only games the Spurs have lost in this series are when either Wemby has played terribly or gotten thrown out of the game.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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But even doing very little can still go terribly wrong.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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This organic cotton dress is incredibly lightweight and breathable, and the floaty skirt allows for full freedom of movement.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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From the concierge who nimbly assisted me with dining and fitness class reservations to the kind dining staff, the friendly Miami team made sure I was always taken care of and was incredibly helpful at offering local recommendations and insight.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
Adverb
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Those who have ridden it before know Smugglers Run has always been responsive, perhaps too much so as inexperienced gamers could spend the entire attraction crashing the ship.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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Jamie Gittens, too, is a straightforward winger and has had a difficult first season at Stamford Bridge, struggling for a place due to form and often fitness.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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“Particularly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particularly. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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