in particular

phrase

Synonyms of in particularnext
1
: in distinction from others : specifically
2
archaic : a separate part of a whole

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For the healthcare industry in particular, China should now be read as a site of competition, partnership and origination all at once. — Ruby Wang, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026 The spectre of Midwest emo looms large; American Football in particular casts a considerable shadow. — Nick Laskin, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026 For Ronald van der Hilst—the Dutch landscape architect and designer based in Antwerp—one garden in particular celebrates his calling. — Michael James Gardner, Architectural Digest, 26 Oct. 2026 Anwar is trying to highlight Malaysia’s attractiveness to tech and AI companies, in particular by highlighting the country as a neutral and non-aligned home for investment. — Jay Ganglani, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in particular

Word History

First Known Use

1502, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of in particular was in 1502

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“In particular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20particular. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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