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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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Investors across Wall Street have been wondering why stocks in particular have held up so well since the start of the conflict.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Whether you are an A.I. optimist or pessimist, you’d ideally agree that few industries have ever screamed out more for intense scrutiny at a particular moment than generative A.I. does right now.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026

But the BMA ended the talks and said the deal - and in particular its pay progression element - had been watered-down at the last minute.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The teams will not rest this first night—they are too excited and must be allowed to run until they settle in—so the darkness brings a particular insanity of passing teams and tangles and moose.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen