in particular
phrase
1
: in distinction from others : specifically
2
archaic
: a separate part of a whole
Examples of in particular in a Sentence
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The Plainfield South High School graduate loved animals, in particular his dog Ace and cat Sammy.
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Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
Two industries in particular — Hollywood and the creator economy — are exposing these fault lines.
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Reid Litman,
Fortune,
5 July 2026
And one of the things that was really fascinating to me is that there has been a bit of revisionist history and a lot of white Americans in particular talk about how their families played a key role in the Underground Railroad.
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Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Blue wigs, face paint and bold team colors have been some of the defining fashion statements of the 2026 FIFA World Cup — with Japan's supporters turning heads in the stands in particular.
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Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
The family visas, in particular, led to an unforeseen boom in immigration.
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Albert Sun,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Miami, in particular, has evolved into a global epicenter for both wealth preservation and lifestyle migration, reinforcing long-term demand fundamentals.
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Elizabeth MacBride,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
One islander in particular — 22-year-old Trinity Celeste Tatum, who was introduced as part of the OG group this season — has a fondness for interesting footwear.
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Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
The plan comes with hefty raises for early career teachers in particular, bringing the state from nearly last in the southeast for beginning teacher pay to first.
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Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
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Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
Two industries in particular — Hollywood and the creator economy — are exposing these fault lines.
—
Reid Litman,
Fortune,
5 July 2026
And one of the things that was really fascinating to me is that there has been a bit of revisionist history and a lot of white Americans in particular talk about how their families played a key role in the Underground Railroad.
—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Blue wigs, face paint and bold team colors have been some of the defining fashion statements of the 2026 FIFA World Cup — with Japan's supporters turning heads in the stands in particular.
—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
The family visas, in particular, led to an unforeseen boom in immigration.
—
Albert Sun,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Miami, in particular, has evolved into a global epicenter for both wealth preservation and lifestyle migration, reinforcing long-term demand fundamentals.
—
Elizabeth MacBride,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
One islander in particular — 22-year-old Trinity Celeste Tatum, who was introduced as part of the OG group this season — has a fondness for interesting footwear.
—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
The plan comes with hefty raises for early career teachers in particular, bringing the state from nearly last in the southeast for beginning teacher pay to first.
—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
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“In particular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20particular. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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