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in particular

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above all adv.
especially adv.
particularly adv.

ADVERB

above all

Synonyms

WEAK

chiefly especially importantly mainly most of all mostly primarily principally supremely

Antonyms

WEAK

lastly

ADVERB

especially

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chiefly exclusively notably principally specially specifically

STRONG

peculiarly

WEAK

abnormally above all before all else conspicuously curiously eminently expressly extraordinarily in specie mainly markedly oddly outstandingly preeminently primarily remarkably signally singularly strangely strikingly supremely unaccountably uncommonly uncustomarily uniquely unusually wonderfully

Antonyms

STRONGEST

broadly

WEAK

commonly generally normally ordinarily unexceptionally usually

ADVERB

particularly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

especially exceptionally notably principally specially surprisingly unusually

STRONG

peculiarly

WEAK

decidedly distinctly explicitly expressly individually markedly outstandingly singularly uncommonly

Antonyms

STRONGEST

normally usually

WEAK

commonly generally

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in particular

They are tasked in particular with operating Chinese-made CH-4 drones that regularly strike M23 positions.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

Older adults and women in particular can experience hormonal acne that pops up along the jawline and chin, Aguh said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

Both defences are elite and forced a season-high seven turnovers in the game, with the 49ers in particular taking advantage by scoring three touchdowns from theirs.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

The financial sector, and bank stocks in particular, are viewed by many as a leading indicator of the health of broader stock market.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 11, 2026

“We were great last night,” Cha-Cha said with a self-satisfied sigh to no one in particular.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein

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