particularize

verb

Definition of particularizenext
1
as in to individualize

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2
as in to enumerate

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Example Sentences

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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. — New York Times, 11 Jan. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for particularize
  1. individualize
  2. enumerate
  3. differentiate
  4. detail
  5. customize
  6. itemize
  7. characterize
  8. disclose
Verb
  • Consulting with a medical provider or licensed nutritionist can help individualize dietary protein targets.
    — Linda M. Boland, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026
  • What an integrated center can do is give coaches and practitioners more chances to identify needs, individualize work, recover efficiently and keep players available to develop their football skills.
    — Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of individualize
Verb
  • The measurement will be wrong, in ways that can be enumerated.
    — Jason Goldberg, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The other side of the coin here is those who only want to question the integrity of the country, or only want to enumerate its deals with the devil, that’s not healthy either.
    — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2026
Definition of enumerate
Verb
  • By taking stem cells from a host’s own body and encouraging them to differentiate before mixing them with a commercially available, soluble matrix gel, researchers may have cracked the most critical problems in the transplant process.
    — Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
  • As foundation models continue to improve, however, simply wrapping an interface around a large language model will become increasingly difficult to differentiate.
    — Ganesh Shankar, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of differentiate
Verb
  • During his comeback news conference Donald detailed his grueling preparation to return to the game.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Completing each look is a selection of DKNY handbags, including the Rivington satchel and the Bryar satchel, distinguished by its belt and pocket detailing designs.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of detail
Verb
  • Users can customize physical appearance details to help the companion blend naturally into the household.
    — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Each style is made-to-order and can be customized for materials, colors and textures.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of customize
Verb
  • But losses can only be deducted by filers who itemize and who kept a record of both winnings and losses, and the deduction is capped at whatever winnings were reported.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Compute tokens to do the same work are metered, itemized and delivered on an invoice.
    — Sanjay Srivastava, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of itemize
Verb
  • Phoenix characterized the chips, established the programming approach, and verified the resulting devices before delivery.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Blanche and the president have characterized those cases as politically motivated.
    — Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of characterize
Verb
  • That left Apple’s stock vulnerable to rumors and speculation about Jobs’ health after the company disclosed his cancer diagnosis in 2004.
    — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Police also have not disclosed how Ceesay sustained the gunshot wound or provided details about his manner of death.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of disclose

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“Particularize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particularize. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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