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
The timing makes the move particularly notable because Feeney had put himself back on the organizational radar before ultimately ending his playing career.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The thrift store particularly supports Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas food programs, Gracius said.
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Alexa Newsom,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
Thomas shares that now is particularly good time to look for a better job if out of work.
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Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
For families The resort has an entire section particularly created for families.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The thrift store particularly supports Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas food programs, Gracius said.
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Alexa Newsom,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
Thomas shares that now is particularly good time to look for a better job if out of work.
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Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
For families The resort has an entire section particularly created for families.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for particularly
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Before your cookout, walk your yard and check for hives, especially near sheds, eaves or thick shrubs.
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Some of these storms could be severe and deliver damaging wind gusts, but any thunderstorm will contain lightning — a major danger for any outdoor activities, especially for anyone trying to escape the heat in or on the water.
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The event will feature barbecue ribs and brisket, games, giveaways, sleeping bags, and, notably, no fireworks.
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Some business leaders – notably Michael Dell and Ray Dalio – have pledged through their foundations to make one-time $250 seed contributions to the accounts of children from middle- to lower-income households.
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That restraint also challenges the idea that sauvignon blanc must be extremely aromatic to be recognizable.
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Superconductors can carry electricity with zero resistance, but only at extremely low temperatures.
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Over the last three years, DpHue has more than doubled its business in Ulta and Amazon, specifically, as the at-home color market has swelled 3 to 5 percent annually.
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Whether vintage or antique, these rugs are typically made from natural fibers, specifically wool, and often originate from the Middle East, Asia, or North Africa.
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Despite consuming mass quantities of high-calorie foods during competition season, most professional competitive eaters are very lean.
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Music icon Taylor Swift and football star Travis Kelce, who announced their engagement in August 2025, are anticipated to tie the knot very soon.
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But everyone on the Spurs shot terribly from deep in the clutch.
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Wonderfully and terribly, everything does happen for Maddie after her adoring bear of a husband, Jake (Eric Rahill), makes a cooking video of her that goes massively viral.
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Designers of these technologies have to be sensitive to the fact that consumers will invite these tools into their personal lives and homes, meaning that privacy and the scope of what will be collected must be incredibly strict.
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Doing both puts a lot of stress on the brain when temperatures rise, and some people are incredibly sensitive to it.
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Traditional studios might adopt Chinese models for some preproduction tasks such as concepting, but the geopolitical and intellectual property risks for commercial generations are too prohibitive.
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His father, Brian Cohn, jumped into the pool to try to pull him out, but the suction from the drain was too strong.
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“Particularly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particularly. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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