IN PARTICULAR Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

in particular

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as in especially

in the specific case of one person or thing as distinguished from others She prefers white wine, in particular Pinot Grigio.

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as in particularly

in regard to something mentioned explicitly or in detail Do you have anything in particular in mind for dinner tonight?

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Recent Examples of in particular What has been interesting to you about these protests in particular? — Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2026 Wireless connection, in particular, can be spotty depending on your vehicle. — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 21 Oct. 2026 Luxury fashion — an industry that justifies its price tag through the promise of human craftsmanship — has enjoyed nodding to robots, and in particular fem-bots, for decades. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026 Python, in particular, slithered into several of our favorite looks, as seen on this showgoer with a distressed leather jacket, croc-effect leather skirt, and roomy Miu Miu tote. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in particular

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