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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 One letter was particularly hard for Karina to reopen. Sarah Stillman, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025 Researchers found the snakes in urban areas of Guayas Province including Guayaquil, particularly in gardens with ornamental shrubs. Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025 That was really a game-changer for our industry — but also, particularly, for Charlotte. Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2025 Among Anaheim’s centers who regularly take draws, Mason McTavish is the best at 50 percent, but Leo Carlsson (41.4 percent) is still in learning mode and Ryan Strome (41.6 percent) has never been particularly strong. The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for particularly
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Adverb
  • Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The flu virus can be infectious for up to nine hours, especially on nonporous surfaces.
    Jennifer Welsh, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2025
Adverb
  • His dad notably served as a Tuskegee Airman, per ABC News.
    Ilana Frost, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
  • The number of people in emergency shelters for domestic violence victims has increased notably from the 2022 to 2024 fiscal years, despite a slight decrease from 2023.
    Renata Daou, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
Adverb
  • However, experts maintain that voter fraud remains extremely rare, with studies showing minimal evidence of noncitizen voting.
    Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Sudden hearing loss can be caused by proximity to an extremely loud sound like an explosion.
    Uma Raja, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025
Adverb
  • As always, one rule that every guest should follow is to avoid wearing white unless specifically requested, given the shade is traditionally reserved for the bride.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
  • While there is indeed connective tissue between the many forms of hate that plague our society, each has its own contours, and there are moments that demand addressing each one specifically – this is such a moment for antisemitism.
    Sara Colb, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
Adverb
  • Peters returns for the Manhattan Theatre Club’s fresh, surprising and very special Broadway production, following its run in Los Angeles.
    Frank Rizzo, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Lennon, meanwhile, brought a very different perspective.
    Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Adverb
  • To Graydon Carter, a founder and coeditor of Air Mail and former editor of Vanity Fair, all of this seems terribly unfair.
    Nathan King, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Something would have to go terribly wrong for the Yankees to give up on the 2025 season.
    Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Adverb
  • An incredibly realistic short almond nail set that may just have your friends fooled.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2025
  • McIlroy came out incredibly hot, turning a two-shot deficit to Justin Rose into a three-shot lead in just over an hour.
    David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
Adverb
  • Many more children were affected by the bombing, too.
    Jenni Carlson, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Adam Wharton falls into this category too and for that reason completes my midfield.
    Adam Crafton, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025

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“Particularly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particularly. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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