particulars

noun

plural of particular
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 Another Finnish newspaper would soon supply the detail that seals it, tracing what looks like the same truck to a for-sale listing on Facebook around Midsummer, its particulars matching the vehicle in the footage. — Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Its simple formula sets the viewer up for at least one (usually more) scare every 10 minutes or so, slowly revealing the particulars of the plot without sacrificing the story’s anxious mystery. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026 The league office, UCLA and USC have discussed staging a basketball event at SoFi Stadium, but the particulars are still uncertain. — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 26 June 2026 But the premise and particulars provide enough novelty to keep you hooked, and their brilliant chemistry enlivens their 19th century scenario with big, hearty laughs. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 June 2026 Grant can’t remember the particulars of the joke. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026 Some of this aligns with what Mamdani is trying to do in the city, but the particulars are different — how does a federal approach to tenant protections even work? — Clio Chang, Curbed, 2 June 2026 But Maine and Alaska are these outlying states, very different than the rest of the map, based off of media market, based off of incumbency and the particulars of the states. — ABC News, 31 May 2026 More significant than what happens to be in the canon (for any book list differs in the particulars) is the idea of a canon in the first place. — Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for particulars
  1. items
  2. facts
  3. things
  4. details
Noun
  • Keep sentimental items, practical basics, and timeless staples like well-fitting jeans, blazers, and versatile shoes.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Ketter specifically points to simple items like hand soap and cotton pads as products that are not worth paying more for a brand name or logo.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of items
Noun
  • Closing this gap, aligning one’s internal world with external facts, begins with awareness.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Zirin’s lively biography of this activist should remind everyone that history isn’t just about facts and figures but also context and compassion.
    — Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of facts
Noun
  • In an alternate universe, one without the stakes and the frenzy bubbling in the distance, Skubal might have gone about things differently.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • And to understand it, and to comprehend that kind of thing, is a good way to keep your mind open to learning new things and working new things into your sphere.
    — Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of things
Noun
  • The Presidential Press and Information Bureau, which released the photographs, said the meeting was held Monday morning but did not disclose the location of the meeting or provide details about what was discussed.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The state utility company did not offer further details about the blackout.
    — Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of details

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