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as in to individualize
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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.
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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
The Justice Department, which intervened on Trump’s behalf in New York, has taken a narrower approach, saying Vance must prove ‘‘particularized need’’ for the records before they are released to a grand jury.
—BostonGlobe.com, 15 Nov. 2019
That’s a problem built into the bloated mash-up of genres: Comedy is based on particularizing human behavior, but allegory is based on generalizing it.
—New York Times, 10 Oct. 2019
Photojournalists have deployed a familiar toolbox of artful devices to distill these panoramas of destruction down to human scale, particularize the war and speak to a wider public.
—Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2018
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
The Justice Department, which intervened on Trump’s behalf in New York, has taken a narrower approach, saying Vance must prove ‘‘particularized need’’ for the records before they are released to a grand jury.
—BostonGlobe.com, 15 Nov. 2019
That’s a problem built into the bloated mash-up of genres: Comedy is based on particularizing human behavior, but allegory is based on generalizing it.
—New York Times, 10 Oct. 2019
Photojournalists have deployed a familiar toolbox of artful devices to distill these panoramas of destruction down to human scale, particularize the war and speak to a wider public.
—Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for particularize
Verb
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Rather than talking about moral and immoral or good and bad, try to individualize these decisions.—
Nicole Dieker Finley,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
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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
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The Snakes on a Plane star said that Willis enumerated several examples to help clarify his point.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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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
Verb
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By integrating smart technology, landlords can foster a sense of belonging, increase retention and differentiate their properties in a competitive market.—
Kira Golenko,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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However, Dollar General has differentiated itself from other retailers, which have frequently reported net losses in revenue.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
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Jonas Brothers have detailed their upcoming 20th anniversary Living the Dream tour, a stretch of 10 stadium shows followed by an extensive arena jaunt.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2025
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In January, The Athletic detailed why this is such a complicated decision, with being able to obtain planning permission likely to be an obstacle for any Leazes Park project.—
Tom Burrows,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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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
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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
Verb
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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
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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
Verb
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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
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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
Verb
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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
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Her name was not immediately disclosed as cops track down family members.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Particularize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particularize. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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