particularly

adverb

pər-ˈti-kyə-(lər-)lē How to pronounce particularly (audio)
Definition of particularlynext
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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of particularly Trump may be fighting the ‘lame duck’ factor Second-term presidents typically see their power and influence wane during their last two years, particularly if their party suffers big midterm defeats. — Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 The design is particularly important for a project where the machines will eventually have to be dismantled deep underground after completing their work. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026 The stakes are high, particularly after the last earnings proved disappointing. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026 This summer's pause in data reporting for Somalia came at a particularly precarious time. — Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for particularly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for particularly
  1. especially
  2. notably
  3. extremely
  4. specifically
  5. very
  6. terribly
  7. incredibly
  8. too
Adverb
  • Desalination is becoming increasingly popular, especially as the climate crisis drives more severe heat and drought, undermining water security.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Some experts say the call for a temporary halt to more approvals should not be taken as a rejection of potential foreign investment in the country, but rather as a mechanism to establish clear rules, especially around transparency.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of especially
Adverb
  • Most notably, corporate psychopaths are often seen as charming, strong communicators, and interpersonally skilled.
    — Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • But what else is clear is where the Chiefs could still use some depth — linebacker and defensive tackle most notably.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of notably
Adverb
  • This pre-seasoned, ¼ inch thick steel heat extremely evenly with minimal disparity between the center and edges.
    — Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Search for jet quenching Previous experiments suggest that a millionth of a second after the Big Bang, even as temperatures remained extremely high, matter did not behave like gas but instead like liquid with very low viscosity.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of extremely
Adverb
  • The Bengals’ shift to more under-center, specifically running 12 and 13 personnel out of it, played into Grandy’s strengths.
    — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Efforts to cancel the event The controversy escalated after social media posts characterized the event as a drag show specifically intended for children.
    — Evan Moore August 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of specifically
Adverb
  • The artists at The Library Show paid The Garage’s proposed no Milwaukee rap very little mind.
    — Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Films can change the world, or at the very least, the people who walk it.
    — Marshall Shaffer, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of very
Adverb
  • You’re born in a place where women are treated terribly, or journalists are imprisoned, and those people need some luck.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
  • But things went terribly wrong while giving birth to her daughter.
    — Michael Collins, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of terribly
Adverb
  • This 30-percent-off New Balance pair is incredibly versatile and goes with anything.
    — Anna Traver, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026
  • In fact, bets on whether people would live or die were incredibly popular.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of incredibly
Adverb
  • Aside from happy love affairs that usually turn into friendships, there might seem from the outside to be too little family in my life.
    — Gloria Steinem, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The slouchy, mockneck sweater is back again, this time with plenty of cropped and cardigan options, too.
    — Jordan Julian, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of too

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

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