in particular

Idioms  

1. Especially; also, separately, individually, in detail. For example, The chancellor talked about the curriculum, the core courses in particular, or The orchestra was outstanding, the strings in particular. [c. 1500]

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Example Sentences

Pension credit, in particular, is underclaimed and yet it can help older people with financial support as a gateway to other benefits.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

As I projected last June, two administration initiatives in particular were poised to affect the World Cup and Olympics.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Younger shoppers in particular focus less on legacy logos, instead seeking out pop-ups or emerging domestic brands.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Scammers tend to heavily frequent social media, where many young people in particular spend significant time, says Judson Dressler, director of the risk operations center at Resilience, a cyber risk company in San Francisco.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Any further visits to the attic of Ashton Place, in particular, would be taking things much too far!

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

Related Words

• especially
• exceptionally
• notably
• principally
• specially
• surprisingly
• unusually