1
as in nice
hard to please
she's very particular about the cleanliness of her car
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2
as in personal
of, relating to, or belonging to a single person
that particular mug is Mike's
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3
as in selective
tending to select carefully
he's particular about the corn he buys
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4
as in detailed
including many small descriptive features
a very particular account of the breakdown of their marriage from the husband's perspective
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1
as in item
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 fact
a single piece of information
everyone wanted to know all the particulars about the forthcoming merger
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Recent Examples of particular
Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
One fire unit in particular specialized in collapsed structures.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Then there are the particulars of the Art Deco building itself, including a whole tower’s worth of customers who live upstairs (who can take advantage of personal-shopping services, and request a staffer bring up a selection of outfits to try on before a big night) and the incomparable Red Room.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 7 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
For Liv in particular, their idea of what that final ride on the plane was going to be was an emotional one.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
One fire unit in particular specialized in collapsed structures.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
In response, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia does not want to get ahead of itself and Moscow awaits contact with the U.S. about the particulars of the deal.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Then there are the particulars of the Art Deco building itself, including a whole tower’s worth of customers who live upstairs (who can take advantage of personal-shopping services, and request a staffer bring up a selection of outfits to try on before a big night) and the incomparable Red Room.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for particular
Adjective
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That seems off: Frank Beamer was the nice coach, who never seemed to get in people’s faces.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Oatmeal bath: Soaking in a cool bath that contains colloidal oatmeal, which has anti-inflammatory properties, can also feel nice, Dr. Miller says.—
Alisa Hrustic,
SELF,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Once data has gone into a public chatbot, there’s very little control over what happens to it, and there have been cases of personal data entered by one user being exposed in responses to other users.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The benefits of using apple cider vinegar for sleep or taking it specifically at night are largely based on personal accounts rather than research.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The duties will hit companies at a time when many consumers have become value-conscious and selective about spending due to persistent inflation and concerns about the economy.—
Melissa Repko,Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
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Models are trained to draw from selective sources, ensuring the output is as reliable as possible.—
Yaw Fellin,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Shah mainly prioritizes user experience, offers trustworthy course reviews, and creates detailed guides to build credibility and trust on the platform.—
Craig Lebrau,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
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True cut glass is created by artists moving a piece of glass against round blades in detailed patterns.—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The partners’ favorite items in the collection hint at the elasticity of their vision.—
Mayer Rus,
Architectural Digest,
28 Mar. 2025
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The items, many intentionally damaged, suggest displays of wealth and power by the region’s elites.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In fact, McGlamry says, it wasn’t referenced in any prior pleadings.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Jaclyn is in fact processing the trauma, and Laurie is trying to help her through it.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But the discussion around Golden this season has been muted, strained and careful all the way to the end, Monday’s dramatic 65-63 comeback win against Houston to seize the title.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Many target companies use different software and services—Google vs. Microsoft, on-premise vs. cloud, etc. Unraveling and consolidating these technologies is a complex process that requires careful planning and execution.—
David Van Ronk,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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For example, when the count is 2-1 and the batter doesn't swing at a borderline pitch, his fate will be dramatically shifted by the home plate umpire's subjective call.—
Jesse Kirsch,
NBC news,
26 Mar. 2025
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Participants acknowledge that judging of this kind is by its nature subjective.—
TIME.com,
TIME.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Particular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particular. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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