1
as in especially
in the specific case of one person or thing as distinguished from others
all of you, but particularly anyone with a problem, should feel free to contact me at any time
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2
as in notably
in regard to something mentioned explicitly or in detail
she complained particularly about the suggestion that she make a greater effort to consider other viewpoints
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3
as in extremely
to a great degree
a particularly good explanation
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Recent Examples of particularly
That’s particularly true for women, many of whom had to spend decades fighting for professional opportunities and institutional respect in Hollywood before finally reaching positions of genuine authority.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 May 2026
Automakers and cell manufacturers require extensive testing before approving new suppliers, particularly for materials directly affecting battery performance and safety.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
After all, being an online creator — particularly in recent years — has become a moneymaker in its own right.
—Lauren Wilson, NBC news, 31 May 2026
The hormone pills can cause serious side effects, particularly fatigue and moodiness.
—CBS News, 31 May 2026
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 May 2026
Automakers and cell manufacturers require extensive testing before approving new suppliers, particularly for materials directly affecting battery performance and safety.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
After all, being an online creator — particularly in recent years — has become a moneymaker in its own right.
—Lauren Wilson, NBC news, 31 May 2026
The hormone pills can cause serious side effects, particularly fatigue and moodiness.
—CBS News, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for particularly
Adverb
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Emergency responders say the toddler's death is a tragic reminder of how dangerous the water is, especially at this time of year when peak water flows are being recorded.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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For SpaceX, the uninhibited nature of CEO Elon Musk, especially in his posts on X, presents risks amid the formality of the IPO process, said University of Notre Dame finance professor Timothy Loughran.—
Greg Bensinger,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Adverb
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Sustainability There’s a list of sustainable elements within the hotel, most notably the Rikrak toiletries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The conflict has in effect closed the Strait of Hormuz, curtailing exports of oil and gas products, notably jet fuel, leading to dire warnings for the global airline industry.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
Adverb
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Canfield, as proven by her work in Stereophonic, is extremely able at playing a character with a pristine, almost porcelain surface and roiling depths.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
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This has been extremely traumatic for both of us, especially Ashley.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
Adverb
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More specifically, travelers said the most common issues are accommodation problems, arguments with travel companions, bad weather and crowded destinations.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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But really, the focus is mostly on the whole scandal and, more specifically, on West.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
Adverb
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When Gary Vernon began riding mountain bikes in Arkansas almost 40 years ago, there was very little infrastructure intended for riders without deep experience—or a devil-may-care attitude.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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But that, believe it or not, isn't very big for here.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
Adverb
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To be candid, our process was not terribly dramatic—there were no big fights, no couples counseling—other than the drama of racing to complete the project (or, at least, most of it) before the kids were born.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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While there are plenty of moments of necessary humor in the story, with Marquis flexing her knack for comic timing, other moments are terribly uncomfortable to grasp.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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Leda opened her mouth and left it open, an incredibly affecting gesture.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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This is a Ritz-Carlton—incredibly refined, but always approachable.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Obviously, there's more to it than that, coaching and other factors need to be in place too, but does anyone believe Fernando Mendoza winds up in Bloomington if not for NIL?—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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There are some more interesting initiatives, too.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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“Particularly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particularly. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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