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
Chantel Jennings, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
Sony’s bullishness on anime is backed by an international surge of interest in Japanese pop culture — and anime in particular.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2025
Lance Eliot, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
For particulars write to H.S.C. Strict, Minneapolis, or apply to Mrs. D.E. King, Litchfield.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The Bruins’ biggest weapon is 6-foot-7 center Lauren Betts, and though there are some particular matchups (both against her and ones that spread the floor) that could challenge UCLA, the Bruins won’t be seeing any of those before Tampa.
—Chantel Jennings, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
Sony’s bullishness on anime is backed by an international surge of interest in Japanese pop culture — and anime in particular.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2025
Noun
Obviously, the particulars are different, but the overarching ethical conundrum is roughly the same.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
For particulars write to H.S.C. Strict, Minneapolis, or apply to Mrs. D.E. King, Litchfield.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for particular
Adjective
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However, despite slipping on the grass, Spaun was able to hit a nice approach shot to give himself a good look at a birdie from 20-plus feet out.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
17 Mar. 2025
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Provide Mentorship Giving back can be a nice way to make a meaningful contribution to others in your organization.—
Joseph Liu,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Human Factor The avalanche awareness community is all about focusing on personal biases, communication, and group dynamics.—
Ashley Thess,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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Others defended frequent vacations as a personal choice that's not indicative of underlying discontent.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Black List and WIF have announced the participants for the 2025 Episodic Lab. Seven up-and-coming television writers have been chosen for the selective and intensive Lab, which is now in its ninth year.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2025
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Moreover, while Ivy Plus schools and top-tier institutions can easily attract these students, less selective colleges struggle to compete.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Other strikers were floated by members of the recruitment team but, after poring over footage and receiving detailed feedback, Howe became transfixed.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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In that vein, conversations on trans identity are likely to be many viewers’ reference point for the movie’s subject matter, but Hughes-Hallet’s approach is remarkably detailed and informative, going beyond that lens.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Hoarding disorder is a psychiatric condition defined by urges to save items and difficulty discarding current possessions.—
Mary E. Dozier,
CNN,
16 Mar. 2025
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This location is said to be in place for at least a year, with menu items rotating and changing as Netflix’s lineup grows.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The downturn in web visits may reflect the fact that the website has not been regularly updated—there have been only a dozen or so press releases posted since the season opened.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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But the shorts are useful in showing how ASCO blended fact and fiction, and in underling how Gutiérrez Senger’s film is furthering ASCO’s project.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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These concerns underscore the need for careful consideration of privacy rights when deploying such technology.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Rendering animal fat requires careful heating and purification to remove impurities.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
WIRED,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The soundscape of Unseen Olympiad was created independently of the footage, again lending to the subjective feel.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2025
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However, this idea is met with skepticism by many, who argue that AI models lack subjective experiences and emotions, merely optimizing for the reward functions programmed into them.—
Luis E. Romero,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Particular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particular. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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