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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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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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Recent Examples of particularly Both lawmakers have personal and professional ties to college athletics, particularly through Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 21 July 2025 What's particularly important is ensuring employees—especially those in high-stress, high-responsibility roles—feel supported and connected. Margaret-Ann Cole, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025 In his new interview with Andrew Callaghan, Hunter offered a particularly scathing takedown of George Clooney, who famously penned an op-ed for The New York Times in July 2024 that publicly urged Biden to drop out of the race. Meredith Kile, People.com, 21 July 2025 Despite a peerless reputation advising others on deals, the firm has done few itself, none particularly memorable or transformative. Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 21 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for particularly
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Adverb
  • This can be tricky, especially at a time when the profile of certain England players has taken off.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 26 July 2025
  • And Vanderbilt University’s sports programs – and especially its two-time national champion baseball team coached by Tim Corbin – have a devoted following.
    Gentry Estes, The Tennessean, 26 July 2025
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  • And notably Melvin Capital, which had a very large short position against GameStop, lost billions of dollars and closed because of this trade.
    Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 26 July 2025
  • Perhaps notably, Republican FTC commissioners voted against releasing the report outlining potential concerns with AI surveillance pricing and wage setting.
    Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2025
Adverb
  • It’s coated in a thin layer of real gold – not just to look fancy, but because gold reflects infrared light extremely well.
    Adi Foord, Space.com, 26 July 2025
  • The destination has an extremely low crime rate, no hurricanes in recent history and a strong health care system.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 25 July 2025
Adverb
  • According to data from the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics., just over half (51%) of families reported beginning their shopping sooner than last year specifically due to worries surrounding potential price increases.
    Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 23 July 2025
  • The regions have specifically experienced excessive heat during growing season, rainfall patterns and bug infestations, according to research from Climate Central.
    Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Adverb
  • And a lot of people took it very much to heart and very seriously.
    Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 26 July 2025
  • And notably Melvin Capital, which had a very large short position against GameStop, lost billions of dollars and closed because of this trade.
    Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 26 July 2025
Adverb
  • But in practice, most boards aren’t terribly interested in the minutiae of fiscal responsibility and operational efficiencies.
    Matthew Scogin, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • There’s nothing terribly significant about the six-month mark since the Eaton and Palisades fires, or any other history-book disaster.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
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  • Sour Strawberry Candy Belts These sour straws are almost too chewy, but incredibly satisfying.
    Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 July 2025
  • This particular trick works incredibly well for window and standing air conditioners, since their output is already focused in a single area of the home.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2025
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  • Construction continues on nearly $200 million in roadway improvements at Nashville International Airport, and that means traffic interruptions persist too.
    Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 24 July 2025
  • Although rental costs have soared particularly in denser coastal cities, prices have jumped in Indianapolis too.
    Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 24 July 2025

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“Particularly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particularly. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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