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
The broad strokes of the analysis reflect concerns that researchers in public health have raised for many years, particularly related to nutrition, lifestyle and exposure to pollution and other harmful chemicals in our food and environment.
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Will Stone, NPR, 22 May 2025
Weather proved an additional challenge, particularly the cold temperatures in the Lofoten Islands.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 22 May 2025
Cases of antisemitism and hate crimes towards Jewish Americans have surged in recent years, particularly since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in October 2023.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 22 May 2025
That proved especially true while filming a particularly memorable set of Final Reckoning scenes — in Svalbard, Norway, about 400 miles from the North Pole.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 22 May 2025
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Will Stone, NPR, 22 May 2025
Weather proved an additional challenge, particularly the cold temperatures in the Lofoten Islands.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 22 May 2025
Cases of antisemitism and hate crimes towards Jewish Americans have surged in recent years, particularly since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in October 2023.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 22 May 2025
That proved especially true while filming a particularly memorable set of Final Reckoning scenes — in Svalbard, Norway, about 400 miles from the North Pole.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for particularly
Adverb
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Getting players out the door, however, may not be so easy, especially as this most recent promotion will have led to wages rising to reflect the club’s Championship status.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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While Clarkson is hardly the first star to break out the relaxed silhouette this year — celebs like Oprah, Martha Stewart, and Jessica Alba are fans of the pants style, too — Clarkson’s khaki pair looks especially versatile for busy summer plans Ready to try the trend for yourself?—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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Cristina notably showed up to support her best friend Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) at the funeral for her husband Derek Shepherd (Patrick Dempsey), though a body double for Oh was used in the scene.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Saturday’s win marked the Current’s third win in a row — notably following back-to-back losses.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
25 May 2025
Adverb
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With extremely long battery life, this is a productivity portable that will get you through an entire day on the go, and the keyboard is a pleasure to use.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2025
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Continuing with her streak of daring silhouettes, the performer took the stage in a black textured jumpsuit with a completely open back that sat extremely low on her hips.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
27 May 2025
Adverb
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More specifically, the crested variety—commonly referred to as cockscomb—produces blooms that resemble a rooster's comb.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Our favorites from Leesa are its cooling mattresses, specifically the Leesa Sapira Chill and the Leesa Legend Chill Hybrid.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
23 May 2025
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Every department, every person in the show, every actor is just bringing it to the very last take to the very last minute.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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Activists on the right are adopting some of the language being employed by Trump critics about an impending constitutional crisis, but with a very different meaning.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
Adverb
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That number is not terribly surprising, given that the La Mesa medical facility treated the 10th-most acute strokes in the state and handled the largest volume in San Diego County in 2023, according to state data.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2025
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The wine list is strikingly good and (also strikingly) not terribly expensive.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
18 May 2025
Adverb
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Through it all, Cher has remained a woman with an incredibly sharp wit, and zero tolerance for BS.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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Like its younger sibling, the whiskey has an incredibly broad aroma, encompassing fresh and dried tropical and orchard fruits, nuts, caramel or butterscotch, and vanilla.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Olusanya said waiting for people to come back in for medical care on their own felt like too great a risk, given how quickly their conditions could deteriorate.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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And when music from the film's soundtrack swells on board, your heart will swell, too.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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“Particularly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particularly. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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