1
as in specificity
careful thoroughness of detail
with great particularity she described the qualities she's looking for in a boyfriend
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2
as in fact
a single piece of information
I can't comment without knowing the particularities of the case before the court
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3
as in characteristic
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
a novel that gets the particularities of life in academia exactly right
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Recent Examples of particularity
Every family possesses its own particularity, originality and essence.
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Holly Jones, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
Adapting P3s to the particularities of local communities, including listening to the needs, voices and timelines of community members, will ultimately establish long-term relationships between public and private entities that will advance equity and drive change well into the future.
—Taryn Palumbo, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
For her sons, who surely were in the best position to experience the particularity of her being, the last thing the diaries can be seen as is the justification of her abuse and neglect by reason of her life in mid-Fifties America being in some sense typical for women of her type.
—Will Self, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
Another bitcoin particularity is its four-year halving cycle, which also affects its price dynamics.
—Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Holly Jones, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
Adapting P3s to the particularities of local communities, including listening to the needs, voices and timelines of community members, will ultimately establish long-term relationships between public and private entities that will advance equity and drive change well into the future.
—Taryn Palumbo, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
For her sons, who surely were in the best position to experience the particularity of her being, the last thing the diaries can be seen as is the justification of her abuse and neglect by reason of her life in mid-Fifties America being in some sense typical for women of her type.
—Will Self, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
Another bitcoin particularity is its four-year halving cycle, which also affects its price dynamics.
—Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for particularity
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Given historical specificity of Hong Kong cinema, how does that context or its removal operate in Night Charades?—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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In March 2025 the Acting Comptroller of the Currency issued a new publication, Interpretative Letter 1183, that has provided the sought after clarity and specificity requested by the TradFi space to engage in crypto activities.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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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
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To pick some specific characteristics, no two athletes are going to have identical muscle constructions, bone densities, leg lengths, centres of gravity, tendon strength, foot-size or foot arches.—
Liam Tharme,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Each impart different characteristics due to their distinct wood grain and chemical compositions.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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No details regarding the illness have been revealed.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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Pixel 10 Pro Software Updated The new details come from within the Android Open Source Project code—which manufacturers use to build their own Android versions, including Google.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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After World War II, a neurodegenerative disease that looked just like ALS—though some patients also showed features of Parkinson’s and dementia—surged in Guam, predominantly among the native Chamorro people.—
Shayla Love,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Over-the-air updates and advanced driver assistance features (e.g., Super Cruise available on higher trims).—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Even name-brand shipyards can skimp on size and, more importantly, the quality of the beds for yachts costing tens of millions.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
27 Mar. 2025
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The sound quality is equally impressive, generating immersive 3D sound that follows movement on screen and automatically adjusts to your listening space.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2025
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Some might consider critical thinking a trait or capacity that teachers can encourage, like creativity or grit.—
Lightning Jay,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2025
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Their goal is to build a comprehensive database that answers many questions about the behavioral and genetic traits of our friendly felines.—
Manuela López Restrepo,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2025
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Combining these human attributes with the right listening tools and communication channels will lead to meaningful engagement and success.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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There are not too many strikers who can match Van Dijk’s physical attributes in terms of pace, power, and height, and there are signs the 33-year-old plays slightly differently against Isak for that reason.—
Mark Carey,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Particularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particularity. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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