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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Relevance
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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 new phones are thinner and lighter, particularly in the case of the Z Fold 7, which is even lighter than the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
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ArsTechnica, 9 July 2025
The summit also comes amid growing U.S. concern over China's expanding footprint in Africa — particularly rumors that Beijing is scouting port locations along West Africa's coast for possible military use.
—Jewel Bright, NPR, 9 July 2025
There’ll be encouragement for Ferrari to take from Silverstone, particularly with its pace in qualifying.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 9 July 2025
Based on the analysis, the brain appears to be a particularly strong predictor of not just Alzheimer’s disease, but longevity overall.
—Alice Park, Time, 9 July 2025
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ArsTechnica, 9 July 2025
The summit also comes amid growing U.S. concern over China's expanding footprint in Africa — particularly rumors that Beijing is scouting port locations along West Africa's coast for possible military use.
—Jewel Bright, NPR, 9 July 2025
There’ll be encouragement for Ferrari to take from Silverstone, particularly with its pace in qualifying.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 9 July 2025
Based on the analysis, the brain appears to be a particularly strong predictor of not just Alzheimer’s disease, but longevity overall.
—Alice Park, Time, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for particularly
Adverb
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The concert starts at 5:30 p.m. Expect congestion, especially during rush hour on Friday.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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Heel Pain Wearing sandals with minimal cushioning forces your heel to absorb more impact with each step, leading to heel pain, especially during long walks.1 5.—
Kelly Burch Published,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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Still, the situation has since improved, and notably so.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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The dialogue is uninspired (occasionally downright trite) and the characters aren't well developed, most notably Kingsley's weak-willed amoral scientist and Whitaker's reluctant empath—both exceptionally gifted actors who are largely wasted here.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 July 2025
Adverb
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Floor-to-ceiling windows lead to a private terrace and outdoor daybed, which makes for an extremely relaxing place to enjoy a cup of tea after a spa treatment, read a book in the afternoon, or just take in the gorgeous setting after returning from a day out.—
Hannah Freedman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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Since its inception, one of the big selling points of the Chromatic has been its extremely durable sapphire display, and interestingly enough, this restock arrives with an additional, cheaper screen option: Gorilla Glass.—
Mitch Wallace,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Adverb
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This set specifically features Skylar the Deluxe Butterfly Pixie and an interactive Magic Mirror with over 50 light and sound modes.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
10 July 2025
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More than 15,000 house fires are started every year by dryers, specifically due to years of lint buildup in dryer vents and ducting.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
Adverb
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He’s been a huge part of us being in contention and he’s pitched very, very well.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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This very often leads to Black women getting underpaid even within the same job roles as their co-workers of other races.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Adverb
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Unfortunately, this new perspective on my correspondence is not terribly illuminating.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
9 July 2025
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But Metropolis in those days wasn’t terribly violent.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
8 July 2025
Adverb
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This framing of the three races proved incredibly influential in fantasy fiction, with Tolkien’s work providing a solid foundation for many, many stories to come.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The tape is incredibly sticky and comes with easy-to-follow directions for styling different necklines and silhouettes.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
7 July 2025
Adverb
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That’s proven to be a fruitful investment for the Yankees, who have primarily rotated Bellinger in the three outfield spots but use him intermittently at first base, too.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
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The waves of the Caribbean are gentle enough for swimming but can offer enough action for newbie surfers, too.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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“Particularly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particularly. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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