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as in especially

in the specific case of one person or thing as distinguished from others She prefers white wine, in particular Pinot Grigio.

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as in particularly

in regard to something mentioned explicitly or in detail Do you have anything in particular in mind for dinner tonight?

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Recent Examples of in particular The same goes for the restaurants, in particular Ayla, with only a handful of tables and a steady sweep of non-hotel guests; booking ahead is advisable. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026 Kelce finds that his golf hobby in particular pays dividends. — Nick Remsen, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026 That lack of options is a big part of why static-cling window film resonates with renters in particular. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2026 Locals swear by this park, as hikers from the area give Mae Simmons Park high marks, and the Outer Loop Trail in particular is one worth checking out. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in particular

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