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
Though the script successfully condenses several eras of Harmon’s life and captures the quirks and particularities of his mother’s and grandmother’s personalities, the performances really give the material its extra emotional heft.
—Maya Phillips, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2025
Longer term, a constitutional amendment seems appropriate — perhaps a supplement to Article II, Section 2, stipulating that a pardon, to be valid, must identify the crime with reasonable particularity.
—Robert A. Levy, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Longer term, a constitutional amendment seems appropriate — perhaps a supplement to Article II, Section 2, stipulating that a pardon, to be valid, must identify the crime with reasonable particularity.
—Robert A. Levy, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
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Holly Jones, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
Though the script successfully condenses several eras of Harmon’s life and captures the quirks and particularities of his mother’s and grandmother’s personalities, the performances really give the material its extra emotional heft.
—Maya Phillips, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2025
Longer term, a constitutional amendment seems appropriate — perhaps a supplement to Article II, Section 2, stipulating that a pardon, to be valid, must identify the crime with reasonable particularity.
—Robert A. Levy, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Longer term, a constitutional amendment seems appropriate — perhaps a supplement to Article II, Section 2, stipulating that a pardon, to be valid, must identify the crime with reasonable particularity.
—Robert A. Levy, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for particularity
Noun
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The previous version of the manual did not provide that type of specificity.—
Salvador Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
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With that level of specificity, with Luna knowing whether his Ghorman tea is going to be placed to his right or to his left, there’s a true sense of place that the actors, cinematographers, and directors can all build on.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2025
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The fact is Trump made a lot of big promises about ending the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, but has so far not been able to deliver.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
16 May 2025
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Indeed, the risks from recent military flare-ups appear to have been offset by the fact that India is considered by many to be an attractive investment destination.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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North York Moors National Park The low-growing vegetation characteristic of the Moors is gray-green, rust-brown, and even purple in places.—
Mike Nolan,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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From engaging with the rich tradition of equestrian fashion to exploring the nuanced world of Kentucky bourbon and even discovering the unique characteristics of Icelandic horses, Shelby County offers visitors an enriching few days in the Blue Grass State.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
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The settlement demand letters, and the settlement amounts, were first reported on by LAist, but with key details redacted.—
Doug Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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George Kaplan was also given specific instructions on setting up the hotel rooms; his testimony aligned with details of the lawsuits against Diddy.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
22 May 2025
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Mark Monroe directs the feature which will premiere at the Tribeca Festival on June 6 before streaming on Netflix June 11.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
22 May 2025
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Pinho was previously in Cannes with debut feature film The Nothing Factory, which premiered in Cannes Directors’ Fortnight in 2017, receiving the Fipresci Prize.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
22 May 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
15 May 2025
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Keeping your brand front and center without sacrificing quality or efficiency.—
Adam Stott,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Powered by Adelaide, Forbes AI Psychological safety, defined by McKinsey as the absence of interpersonal fear, is often cited as a defining trait of high-performing, innovative teams.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Just like my friends, my family and Los Angeles, Yassir benefited from this trait of mine.—
Hannah Benson,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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The 22-year-old striker is experiencing a difficult second season at the club, yet has the raw attributes to be a good No 9.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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This sort of climate analysis—based on slow changes in animal teeth, as well as their mass and other attributes at a single site—has never been published in the scientific literature.—
Michael Ray Taylor,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 May 2025
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“Particularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particularity. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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