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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For Australia in particular, the deal represents a major upgrade to its military capabilities.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • 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

Humanitarian relief in particular, perhaps through the mechanism of restricted funds held in Qatar or Oman, could be negotiated soon after the memorandum is signed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

David Oddsson believed that Fischer felt “trapped” in Iceland in general, and Reykjavik in particular.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

in particular

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