in particular

phrase

Synonyms of in particularnext
1
: in distinction from others : specifically
2
archaic : a separate part of a whole

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The Lucca Comics chief speaks to Variety about pulling out all the stops to celebrate the crossover between different forms of geek culture, in particular between movies and video games. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026 In the American South, in particular, racial and social dynamics were a high wall for the washing machine industry. — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 19 Oct. 2026 Yet even as high living costs push some young adults to seek opportunities elsewhere, California in particular continues to attract some newcomers. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026 Ryder, in particular, was something of a dark brunette mascot for Chamberlain. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in particular

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First Known Use

1502, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of in particular was in 1502

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