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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
Was there anything particularly challenging about that?
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
The Irving Berlin songs are timeless — particularly the gorgeous title tune.
—Chris Nashawaty, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Its focus on soccer, perhaps the world’s most popular sport, has been particularly notable.
—Ben Church, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Our editors are particularly impressed by this trendy locker cabinet that’s great for entryways, living rooms, and kids’ rooms, plus a modular sectional that’s now under $500—and perfect for upgrading your current seating situation.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2024
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
The Irving Berlin songs are timeless — particularly the gorgeous title tune.
—Chris Nashawaty, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Its focus on soccer, perhaps the world’s most popular sport, has been particularly notable.
—Ben Church, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Our editors are particularly impressed by this trendy locker cabinet that’s great for entryways, living rooms, and kids’ rooms, plus a modular sectional that’s now under $500—and perfect for upgrading your current seating situation.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for particularly
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This capability gives quantitative research a lot of power, especially in policymaking and marketing.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Aspects of the special are bound to resonate with people your age, especially jokes about putting off having kids for the sake of your career.Nate Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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In the storyline, it was established that Reid and special agent Matt Simmons (played by Daniel Henney, another notably missing cast member) have been away on an assignment.Gil Macias, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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But not in the U.S., where iPhone still outsells Android and dominates across some key segments of the market—notably the young and those in higher wealth brackets.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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The fields of law and insurance are extremely complicated for the layperson, with documents full of terms and concepts that may as well be a foreign language to those unfamiliar with them.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Buildings can, and should be, extremely durable and capable of virtually endless modification and adaptation.Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
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The lawsuit specifically accuses Thompson of selling more than $15 million of his UnitedHealth shares while the company was under a federal antitrust investigation that had not yet been disclosed to shareholders.Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Many banks offer accounts designed specifically for students, with features that cater to their needs.Kody Boye, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
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So there was very little time for me to … WINSLET: … be an artist.Kate Aurthur, Variety, 15 Dec. 2024
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At the bike rental shop, a very large, very sweet German Shepherd greeted me from her dog bed by the counter.Jessica Pierce, TIME, 15 Dec. 2024
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That actually didn’t turn out terribly and was surprisingly bipartisan at the end.Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Foxx’s health was failing terribly, and his vitals were down.Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 10 Dec. 2024
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The band worked incredibly hard during their first era, releasing a lot of music for a group of brothers during their decades together.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The documentary highlights his global fame, something which has baffled Mackie, who comes across as incredibly grounded, despite his influence.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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It was half-expected after the team landed from Utah at 3 a.m. Wednesday, but the Wild just had no oomph to their game and way too many passengers.Michael Russo, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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More Salad Recipes For your holiday feast, these other salads are great with the meal's centerpiece, too: Carrot Raisin Salad Beet Salad Spinach Salad With Warm Bacon Dressing Farro Salad 7-Layer Salad Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 3 medium (8 oz.Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Particularly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particularly. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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