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
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.
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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
These facts in no way diminish our admiration of Siena’s brilliant particularity, especially its unrivaled pictorial lyricism, so vividly captured in this staggering exhibition.
—Christian K. Kleinbub, ARTnews.com, 29 Oct. 2024
The demise of the sweeping ideological narratives that bifurcated Europe in the twentieth century resulted not in a vacuum but in the furious advent of historical particularity.
—George Soroka, Foreign Affairs, 14 July 2015
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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
These facts in no way diminish our admiration of Siena’s brilliant particularity, especially its unrivaled pictorial lyricism, so vividly captured in this staggering exhibition.
—Christian K. Kleinbub, ARTnews.com, 29 Oct. 2024
The demise of the sweeping ideological narratives that bifurcated Europe in the twentieth century resulted not in a vacuum but in the furious advent of historical particularity.
—George Soroka, Foreign Affairs, 14 July 2015
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for particularity
Noun
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Aber conjures place with great specificity; her descriptions feel alive.—
Jasmine Vojdani,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2025
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This lack of specificity has allowed the app to thrive, with many dismissing these concerns as mere speculation or political posturing.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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In fact, of more than 83,000 flu samples tested within the past year, just three cases were detected.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC News,
16 Jan. 2025
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Historically, driving has come with very few costs for the driver — in fact, most of it, from road infrastructure to free parking, is actively subsidized by the government.—
Andrew J. Hawkins,
The Verge,
16 Jan. 2025
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This is definitely the characteristic of Desolas, as there is barely the faintest whiff of smoke.—
Richard Carleton Hacker,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2025
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All in all, the benefits of companion plants really boil down to the individual growing characteristics of the plants incorporated, how each of those plants interacts with their growing environment, and how other plants can utilize those characteristics and interactions.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
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While details are scarce, sources say the story is set in 13th century England.—
Borys Kit,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Jan. 2025
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For details, email Brooks at Dave.SpiritOfTheFourth@gmail.com.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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JetBlue in September added new features to its mobile app, such as gate information and a countdown to boarding.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2025
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See the Headliner, narrative feature and TV premieres section below.—
Mia Galuppo,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Jan. 2025
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Avoid activities that would worsen your indoor air quality, such as vacuuming, frying food, smoking, vaping, burning candles, burning incense or using a fireplace.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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Winter holds a magical quality that seems perfectly suited for love stories.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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This month’s trait, kindness, will be celebrated in a Kindness Week at the end of January.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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Aside from this unusual trait, Yellow Red Heart promises to delight with vibrant yellow blossoms with a red throat that start early and continue through to a heavy frost.—
Dawn Pettinelli,
Hartford Courant,
18 Jan. 2025
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Stewart's ability to hit for power could be an attractive attribute for a team that hit 160 home runs in 2024 — 25th in Major League Baseball.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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But all represent the crème de la crème of luxury hospitality in France and are recognized for their exceptional architecture, design, heritage, cuisine, and service—to name a few attributes.—
Mary Winston Nicklin,
AFAR Media,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Particularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particularity. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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