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
Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2025
What these two really need to discuss is who will lead this particular pack.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2025
Aris Folley, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
The particulars on the contract buyout are unknown at the moment, but confirmation from those in the media are that Clarkson will be signing with the New York Knicks.
—Tom Rende, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Adjective
In particular, mangosteen is a source of xanthones, a unique form of antioxidants that may help promote health.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2025
What these two really need to discuss is who will lead this particular pack.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
Starting next week, lawmakers will be on the Hill for four weeks in a row as GOP committees meet to hash out the particulars of their tax cut and spending bill.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
The particulars on the contract buyout are unknown at the moment, but confirmation from those in the media are that Clarkson will be signing with the New York Knicks.
—Tom Rende, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for particular
Adjective
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It's been a nice little homecoming to a role that really put me on the map.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Viewing records make for nice headlines but wider distribution also mean big business.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Humanity might devolve into individuals interacting with their personal set of AIs and not much else.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
16 Aug. 2025
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That would leave annual inflation averaging 2.6% during Trump's term and peaking at 3.1% in 2026, based on the Commerce Department’s personal consumption expenditures price index.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Canada, by contrast, has built a system that admits large numbers of immigrants but is selective in doing so.—
Alexander Kustov,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Aug. 2025
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Shoppers are more selective than ever with their discretionary dollars, and Stitch Fix’s $20 styling fee can feel unnecessary when customers can purchase many of the same items the retailer offers right off the rack and directly from the brand.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Rudman also highlighted the detailed marine artwork on some of the company’s new long-sleeve T-shirts.—
Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
16 Aug. 2025
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The quarterly rebalanced mix of large-, mid- and small-cap RV Portfolio stocks provided a responsive way to make the most of upbeat market conditions while limiting losses when markets head south, as detailed in RV Portfolio performance metrics.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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These deliveries can be for a single product or for a combination of select items with a total combined weight of 2.4 pounds to 10 pounds (depending on the drone partner).—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Insurance rates are skyrocketing Aside from payroll and maintaining high enough enrollment to afford it, paying for insurance, especially liability insurance, is another big budget item of increasing concern for providers.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In fact, the American Diabetes Association says potatoes can fit on a diabetes-friendly meal plan.7 As for the benefits of swapping potatoes for whole grains, fiber explains a lot, Tindall told Health.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
8 Aug. 2025
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In fact, Vance visited Fort Wayne for a fundraiser in July 2024 shortly after the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee where he was tapped as President Donald Trump's running mate.—
Indianapolis Star,
IndyStar,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Navigating this revolution responsibly requires careful policy, support for adaptation and a focus on using technology to benefit people.—
Vaibhav Dani,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The simplest activities now require careful advance planning.—
Barbara Bry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
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Organizational culture is subjective, and each employee has their own understanding of it.—
Dieneria Brown,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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This idea of good taste is a limiting framework and totally subjective.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Particular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particular. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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