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
That's not too likely right now, particularly given that much of the tumult is coming from inside the house.
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Dan Primack, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
They were particularly irked later on to see a similar Ukrainian design in action, shooting down their drones.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Every rung on the ladder is broken, as women, particularly women of color, try to move up the corporate pipeline.
—Kweilin Ellingrud, TIME, 11 Mar. 2025
The towering pines are particularly striking, creating a natural boundary that separates the estate from the bustling streets beyond.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025
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Dan Primack, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
They were particularly irked later on to see a similar Ukrainian design in action, shooting down their drones.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Every rung on the ladder is broken, as women, particularly women of color, try to move up the corporate pipeline.
—Kweilin Ellingrud, TIME, 11 Mar. 2025
The towering pines are particularly striking, creating a natural boundary that separates the estate from the bustling streets beyond.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for particularly
Adverb
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The term was adopted into English in the early 19th century, especially in the context of cattle herding in the American West.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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But historical data suggests that most players overdo it—especially in smaller pools with fewer than 50 entrants.—
Kilty Cleary,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Ricochet, now with AEW, has offered a controversial perspective on Travis Scott's involvement in the WWE Elimination Chamber incident, where Scott notably slapped Cody Rhodes during the Rock-Cena alignment.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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More notably, Peters was also wholly unafraid to bust taboos and wade into the kinds of uncomfortable conversations around gender and sexuality that other trans writers might have skirted around.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
14 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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His run at Gonzaga was extremely memorable and had NBA teams incredibly excited for his potential.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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The calming mix of colloidal oatmeal, beta-glucan (a skin repairing molecule that smooths rough skin), and glycerin is extremely gentle and more than suitable for sensitive skin, too.—
Mary Honkus,
Glamour,
15 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Along those lines, Google's new models build upon its Gemini 2.0 large language model foundation, adding capabilities specifically for robotic applications.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
12 Mar. 2025
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In his new biography of Barnes, Blake Gopnik foregrounds this democratic ethos, focusing specifically on the philanthropist’s contributions to building racial equality—despite Barnes’s notoriously cantankerous personality and his tendency toward invective and slur.—
Kelly Presutti,
ARTnews.com,
12 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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After narrowly surviving the very injured Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night, 131-126, the Denver Nuggets are slated to square off against the lowly Washington Wizards on the second night of a back-to-back tilt.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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The fact that the session is filmed for consumption by the very public Alec claims to want to avoid does seem at cross-purposes with his expressed desire.—
Naomi Fry,
The New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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In the movie, Nicholson plays a bank robber whose heist goes terribly wrong, leaving a trail of death and destruction behind.—
Gillian Telling,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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And, when Andreeva did just that and snagged the big title, no one who’s been following women’s tennis was terribly surprised.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Of course, she felt vindicated, but learning what had been growing inside her body left her feeling incredibly overwhelmed.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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In addition to the scholarship, the students have also been invited to attend the Coca-Cola Scholars Weekend in Atlanta, April 3-6. Canyon Crest Academy is the only school in the country to have three students selected for the honor—and each is incredibly accomplished.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Experts can be too confident in their abilities, and followers may be too unsure to say something.—
Ashley Thess,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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Real Madrid also considered bidding for Isak in the summer of 2022 but believed the price to be too steep.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Particularly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particularly. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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