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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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World War II, in particular, signaled a strategic shift between the U.S. and Rome.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

John Lennon, in particular, idolized Dylan, whose performance style resonates across such early Beatles tracks as “I’m a Loser” and “You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away.”

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

But the hospice industry’s rapid growth in Los Angeles County has drawn particular scrutiny.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

For Duke, his OCD takes the form of intrusive thoughts related to numbers and the amount of times he does a particular thing.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

That particular playdate had left us with something more like a corn octopus that was far too heavy to be hung.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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