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Synonyms

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]

Example Sentences

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The wet winter of 2023 in particular was a big help.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

The cost of college in particular shot up, which helped make student debt a ballooning line item on millennials’ balance sheets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Anthropic in particular has experienced a surge in popularity this year, leading the company to rapidly secure more compute.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

He remembers forging a childhood bond with one animal in particular.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

“There are several in the Temple of Lkossa’s library, but the one I’m thinking of in particular is inside a journal, and it’s special.”

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

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