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particular

[per-tik-yuh-ler, puh-tik-] / pərˈtɪk yə lər, pəˈtɪk- /
ADJECTIVE
exact, specific
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appropriate distinct peculiar precise singular special
STRONG
express full individual limited local minute
WEAK
accurate blow-by-blow circumstantial clocklike detailed especial intrinsic itemized meticulous painstaking particularized scrupulous selective thorough topical
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ambiguous normal ordinary regular usual
STRONG
imprecise indefinite
WEAK
common general indifferent inexact nonchalant undemanding undiscriminating unimportant
ADJECTIVE
notable, uncommon
Synonyms
STRONGEST
exceptional odd peculiar personal respective separate single singular unique unusual
STRONG
exclusive one sole solitary
WEAK
especial lone marked noteworthy only remarkable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
combined common general like mixed normal ordinary regular similar standard together united usual
STRONG
shared
WEAK
imprecise indefinite indifferent inexact nonchalant undemanding undiscriminating unimportant
ADJECTIVE
finicky, demanding
Synonyms
STRONG
dainty nice rough stickler tough
WEAK
careful choicy choosy critical discriminating exacting fastidious finical fussbudget fussy hard to please meticulous nit-picking persnickety picky
Antonyms
STRONG
easy
WEAK
common general imprecise indefinite indifferent inexact nonchalant ordinary undemanding undiscriminating unimportant usual
NOUN
detail
Synonyms
STRONGEST
article case circumstance fact specific
STRONG
ABC's clue cue element feature gospel item know nitty-gritty picture point rundown scoop score speciality specification story thing
WEAK
bottom line brass tacks chapter and verse facts of life lowdown nuts and bolts what's what whole story
Antonyms
WEAK
generality

Example Sentences

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This particular swing had taken me from Detroit to Kalamazoo and eventually on to Chicago.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Some of the new chicken offerings, in particular, would likely surprise a lot of people who’ve lost interest in the 85-year-old icon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

And, while I've been privileged to photograph all 15 of Tiger Woods' major victories, one image in particular took months of planning.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

And investors have been navigating those particular waters for a very long time.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

I had also chosen to stop talking then, not for any particular reason beyond that after a hundred years, you get a little tired of being the last one left in a conversation.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman