PARTICULARLY Synonyms: 160 Similar and Opposite Words

particularly

adverb

pər-ˈti-kyə-(lər-)lē

Definition of particularly

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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Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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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as in extremely

to a great degree a particularly good explanation

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Recent Examples of particularly Vogler noted that the new system’s low distortion characteristics are particularly striking. — Dave Brooks, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 Hillmann said that the high percentage of inexperienced foreigners today makes the Pamplona bull runs particularly dangerous. — ABC News, 6 July 2026 Brian Heap, a district spokesperson, said the district faces challenges enforcing the policy consistently across all campuses, particularly outside the classroom during lunch, passing periods and recess. — Chaewon Chung updated July 6, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026 Predictably, a major point of contention is exhibits and education materials—particularly those targeted at children and young people—that discuss gender fluidity, gender normativity, gender identity, and gender roles. — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for particularly

Recent Examples of Synonyms for particularly

Adverb

Before your cookout, walk your yard and check for hives, especially near sheds, eaves or thick shrubs.

— Sharon Wu, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Some of these storms could be severe and deliver damaging wind gusts, but any thunderstorm will contain lightning — a major danger for any outdoor activities, especially for anyone trying to escape the heat in or on the water.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Definition of especially

Adverb

The event will feature barbecue ribs and brisket, games, giveaways, sleeping bags, and, notably, no fireworks.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Some business leaders – notably Michael Dell and Ray Dalio – have pledged through their foundations to make one-time $250 seed contributions to the accounts of children from middle- to lower-income households.

— Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Definition of notably

Adverb

The team turned to the Advanced Photon Source at Argonne National Laboratory, a stadium-sized synchrotron facility that produces extremely bright X-ray beams.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
Teasing out the impact of a small dose of radiation that occurs in addition to all those other exposures is extremely challenging, and the impact of extremely low exposures has not been decisively demonstrated.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026

Definition of extremely

Adverb

Prosecutors specifically named two addresses tied to the longtime real estate developer, including a museum in Concord associated with Willow View Associates.

— Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
And specifically with regard to crime stories, the best ones are always really about what lies behind the decision, or the impetus, to commit crimes in the first place.

— Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 6 July 2026

Definition of specifically

Adverb

Despite consuming mass quantities of high-calorie foods during competition season, most professional competitive eaters are very lean.

— Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Music icon Taylor Swift and football star Travis Kelce, who announced their engagement in August 2025, are anticipated to tie the knot very soon.

— Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

Definition of very

Adverb

But everyone on the Spurs shot terribly from deep in the clutch.

— Jared Weiss, New York Times, 29 June 2026
Wonderfully and terribly, everything does happen for Maddie after her adoring bear of a husband, Jake (Eric Rahill), makes a cooking video of her that goes massively viral.

— Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026

Definition of terribly

Adverb

Traditional studios might adopt Chinese models for some preproduction tasks such as concepting, but the geopolitical and intellectual property risks for commercial generations are too prohibitive.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
His father, Brian Cohn, jumped into the pool to try to pull him out, but the suction from the drain was too strong.

— Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 3 July 2026

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