particulars

noun

plural of particular
1
as in items
a separate part in a list, account, or series requested a bill of particulars for the care he received in the hospital

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2
as in facts
a single piece of information everyone wanted to know all the particulars about the forthcoming merger

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Recent Examples of particulars But after Gouken’s tragic murder — the particulars will eventually be revealed in flashbacks — Ken and Ryu went their separate ways, Ken never forgiving Ryu for failing to save Gouken’s life. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 His laserlike focus on the particulars of the story doesn’t leave much room for extrapolation; even the infuriating case of bureaucratic overreach that the film depicts can easily be understood, and perhaps even defended, as an aberration. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 8 Oct. 2026 But there was no mention of the particulars on the broadcast as those decisions were being made. — Mike Sando, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026 Though the pain-point particulars and organizational goals may vary, the same can be said for pretty much any business or sector. — Larisa Summers, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026 But the doc often relies on how well known these stories are to get out of JAŸ spelling out their grim particulars. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026 Now there will be an opportunity to build such a complex once again, if all of the particulars can be agreed upon. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026 West Virginia's social studies standards require instruction about 9/11 and its aftermath in sixth grade, eighth grade and high school, with particulars spelled out at each level. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026 So, Congress came up with a solution, but the two leagues dithered over the particulars just long enough that the Protect College Sports Act never really had a chance. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for particulars
  1. items
  2. facts
  3. things
  4. details
Noun
  • The walk-in cooler did not keep items at 41 degrees or below.
    — NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Bishop Martha Mary Sherman, left, carries a crucifix and stand while priests Linda Wilcox, center, and Mary Smith carry other items for a rehearsal for Annie Girresch’s ordination.
    — Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of items
Noun
  • Get the facts, loop in legal, draft a statement, route it through five layers of approval and release it by end of day.
    — Ronn Torossian, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Those facts do not mean that criminal penalties alone caused Colorado’s worsening trend.
    — Joshua Barocas, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of facts
Noun
  • Which brings us back to the list of things that lasted longer than Zacharia’s term as White House Press Secretary.
    — Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The wide-leg pants keep things relaxed, and the ruched waist on the knit top adds shape and makes the whole look feel more polished than a standard sweatshirt set.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of things
Noun
  • Paris police said one person died of a heart attack, without providing details.
    — SYLVIE CORBET, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The lack of close coordination between these simple details undermines the structure’s coherence and intent.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of details

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“Particulars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particulars. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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