particularize

verb

Definition of particularizenext
1
as in to individualize

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2
as in to enumerate

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Recent Examples of particularize Wagner works hard to particularize these women, but the play, which has over the years lost an intermission and been streamlined into one 95-minute act, has trouble getting started. — New York Times, 11 Jan. 2022 Within this prison, Ms. Nwandu has been careful to particularize and humanize her main characters so that the tragedy is not just theoretical or surreal. — Jesse Green, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2021 His Democratic opponent was quick to particularize the term for low-information voters: Barbour had lobbied not only for Big Oil, nuclear power plants, and some more-or-less savory foreign governments. — Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 19 Dec. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for particularize
  1. individualize
  2. enumerate
  3. differentiate
  4. detail
  5. customize
  6. itemize
  7. characterize
  8. disclose
Verb
  • Rather than talking about moral and immoral or good and bad, try to individualize these decisions.
    — Nicole Dieker Finley, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
  • This is why having a solution, whether individualizing information or some other tool that will help foster more trust is critical.
    — Troy Batterberry, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Definition of individualize
Verb
  • Musk, who heads Trump's Department of Government Efficiency, orchestrated a mass email to federal employees Saturday asking them to reply with approximately five bullet points enumerating their achievements last week.
    — Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
  • Sandler enumerated services the school provides, in addition to $850,000 in rent, including vocational training, physical recreation, transportation, scholarships for the children of veterans and hundreds of free meals.
    — Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2025
Definition of enumerate
Verb
  • With the global biotechnology industry projected to grow at almost 14% annually through 2030, organizations are embracing innovative strategies to drive growth and differentiate themselves.
    — Kristofer Mussar, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • What differentiates a botanic garden from others is its broader purpose of scientific research, conservation, as well as education and display.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of differentiate
Verb
  • On the runway, Hadid wore a semi-sheer ensemble with ornate lace detailing throughout in a shade of eggplant purple.
    — Julia Teti, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
  • The SoCal native posted to his social media account on Monday, detailing how much the loss hurt.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of detail
Verb
  • Our expert reviewer found that the on-ear push button controls were simple to use and enjoyed the option to customize long presses from ANC-transparency mode toggling (the default setting) to summoning voice assistants or volume control.
    — Cierra Cowan, PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Paradise actress Bloom, 30, opted for the brand's Anemone Floral Basket Diamond Wedding Band in 14K white gold and customized it to include natural diamonds and natural sapphires.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of customize
Verb
  • The fair market value of the asset on the date of the gift qualifies for a charitable deduction for someone who itemizes expenses on Form 1040.
    — Bob Carlson, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
  • However, a Yahoo News analysis revealed that only $19.8 billion of savings were itemized on the page.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of itemize
Verb
  • It’s characterized by new weakening in muscles previously affected by polio, as well as seemingly unaffected muscles.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Mar. 2025
  • The official characterized the attacks as an opening salvo against the Houthis and sends a strong message to Iran.
    — Luis Martinez, ABC News, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of characterize
Verb
  • Exactly who those four groups are wasn't disclosed, but some companies and notable figures have publicly put in their bid for the app.
    — Emily Blackwood, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Her name was not immediately disclosed as cops track down family members.
    — Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of disclose

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“Particularize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particularize. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.

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