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
On paper, a 0-0 isn’t the way anyone would like to start a new tournament, particularly given the standards set in club football this season.
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Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 15 June 2025
Successfully managing a personal injury practice demands great dedication and a significant time investment, particularly when preparing cases for trial or assisting clients who require substantial support after experiencing life-altering injuries.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 15 June 2025
Television viewers around the world were awed by real-time coverage of that war and of the technology, particularly the stealth bomber and smart bombs the U.S.-led coalition used to smash Iraq’s enormous army in mere weeks.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
With over 300 individual components that all have to work together, the design and construction of the James Webb Space Telescope gave experts a particularly difficult set of engineering problems, from trying to fit the telescope into a rocket to cleaning its mirrors without damaging them.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 15 June 2025
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Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 15 June 2025
Successfully managing a personal injury practice demands great dedication and a significant time investment, particularly when preparing cases for trial or assisting clients who require substantial support after experiencing life-altering injuries.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 15 June 2025
Television viewers around the world were awed by real-time coverage of that war and of the technology, particularly the stealth bomber and smart bombs the U.S.-led coalition used to smash Iraq’s enormous army in mere weeks.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
With over 300 individual components that all have to work together, the design and construction of the James Webb Space Telescope gave experts a particularly difficult set of engineering problems, from trying to fit the telescope into a rocket to cleaning its mirrors without damaging them.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for particularly
Adverb
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That's because mosquitoes in a neighborhood, especially invasive species, often drastically outnumber the birds and bats visiting one person's backyard.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 June 2025
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And yet, for all that’s different around the franchise — especially in the last two seasons as Indiana has evolved into the WNBA’s most popular team — plenty has stayed the same.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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Over the years, she's also made appearances in several TV shows, most notably ER, Mad About You and In the Heat of the Night.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Yet recent actions by both Elon Musk and prominent academic institutions—most notably Harvard, but also Columbia, MIT, and others—suggest that even the most successful individuals and organizations are capable of ignoring foundational wisdom.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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City’s academy has been extremely productive in recent years, with Phil Foden the shining light, but Rico Lewis, James McAtee, Oscar Bobb and O’Reilly are all now established squad players.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Mills, a longtime associate of Fiona Apple, knows this territory well: the pointed self-analysis of an extremely sensitive person.—
Jenn Pelly,
Time,
7 June 2025
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Curry's Underrated Golf business is specifically designed to give Black and brown children a chance to participate in a sport that hasn't historically catered to them.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
4 June 2025
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Another companion article that focused specifically on female celebrities delved into further structural changes that have likely impacted profits.—
VIBE,
VIBE.com,
4 June 2025
Adverb
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King Charles is very sick, and there are reports that succession plans are already underway.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
7 June 2025
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Wilkerson said dental procedures are generally very safe.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
Adverb
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So, this is a terrible – terribly misguided policy.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
1 June 2025
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Walker is not terribly splitty, and the Cardinals committed to giving him consistent playing time.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adverb
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There’s something incredibly fulfilling about helping someone preserve their legacy.—
James DiNardo,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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What Celine does so well is take what seems at times like simple dialogue and make the scene, from a directorial standpoint, incredibly special.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Rolling Stone,
13 June 2025
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But there are many times when Ait-Nouri resorts to his tricks too readily, with his over-elaboration putting his team in trouble.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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But as Blumhouse has scaled up and the demand for horror has increased, Blumhouse can’t make movies as modestly, and the industry too runs into challenges to continue to make horror movies work financially.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
5 June 2025
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“Particularly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particularly. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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