Definitions

in particular

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

Example Sentences

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Teenagers, in particular, wonder if they’ve been given a road block to future success.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

The buying power of the richest nation on earth has only increased since it hosted the 1994 World Cup and American demand for premium events, in particular, has surged since the pandemic.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

"We had a clear objective, in particular to secure recognition that this issue needs to be discussed, and that is what we achieved with the United States," she said.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Advocates have argued Australia must uphold their right to return and that the children in particular should be supported.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Either he really loved history, or he really loved this war in particular.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack

in particular

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