1
as in specificity
careful thoroughness of detail
with great particularity she described the qualities she's looking for in a boyfriend
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2
as in fact
a single piece of information
I can't comment without knowing the particularities of the case before the court
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3
as in characteristic
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
a novel that gets the particularities of life in academia exactly right
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Recent Examples of particularity
For her sons, who surely were in the best position to experience the particularity of her being, the last thing the diaries can be seen as is the justification of her abuse and neglect by reason of her life in mid-Fifties America being in some sense typical for women of her type.
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Will Self, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
Another bitcoin particularity is its four-year halving cycle, which also affects its price dynamics.
—Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
These facts in no way diminish our admiration of Siena’s brilliant particularity, especially its unrivaled pictorial lyricism, so vividly captured in this staggering exhibition.
—Christian K. Kleinbub, ARTnews.com, 29 Oct. 2024
The demise of the sweeping ideological narratives that bifurcated Europe in the twentieth century resulted not in a vacuum but in the furious advent of historical particularity.
—George Soroka, Foreign Affairs, 14 July 2015
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Will Self, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
Another bitcoin particularity is its four-year halving cycle, which also affects its price dynamics.
—Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
These facts in no way diminish our admiration of Siena’s brilliant particularity, especially its unrivaled pictorial lyricism, so vividly captured in this staggering exhibition.
—Christian K. Kleinbub, ARTnews.com, 29 Oct. 2024
The demise of the sweeping ideological narratives that bifurcated Europe in the twentieth century resulted not in a vacuum but in the furious advent of historical particularity.
—George Soroka, Foreign Affairs, 14 July 2015
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for particularity
Noun
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Without clear definitions and tailored strategies, businesses risk adopting a one-size-fits-all approach to a concept that demands nuance and specificity.—
René Janssen,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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For a growing segment of wine lovers today, the allure of wine isn’t the exclusivity or specificity outlined by traditional hierarchies or classifications, explains Oscar Salinas, co-owner of Los Naturales, a natural wine bar and bottle shop in Chicago.—
Anna Lee C. Iijima,
Bon Appétit,
22 Jan. 2025
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In fact, Kaia hopes to join the dog show circuit next year.—
Chloe Malle,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2025
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In fact, solidified wave ripples are one of the most direct pieces of geological evidence for ancient bodies of standing water, per the statement.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Jan. 2025
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All in all, the benefits of companion plants really boil down to the individual growing characteristics of the plants incorporated, how each of those plants interacts with their growing environment, and how other plants can utilize those characteristics and interactions.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
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This is definitely the characteristic of Desolas, as there is barely the faintest whiff of smoke.—
Richard Carleton Hacker,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2025
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An architectural landmark, the hotel’s facade has been meticulously restored to its original splendour, recovering the colours, ornamental details and original structures of the hotel as it was originally inaugurated in 1912.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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For details, email Brooks at Dave.SpiritOfTheFourth@gmail.com.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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Terms & Conditions, the first feature from video artist Joseph, was complicated this morning after it was announced that Participant had pulled the project from a debut slot at Sundance.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2025
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JetBlue in September added new features to its mobile app, such as gate information and a countdown to boarding.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2025
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How to wake up earlier and happier The only way to wake up earlier or more easily is to get good quality sleep, Dzierzewski said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN,
26 Jan. 2025
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After months of persistence, Juszczyk and Grede became official partners, teaming up to launch what would eventually become Off Season — a sports apparel brand designed for fans who want both quality and style.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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And for some of Wednesday, all three of those traits were on display.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2025
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While each animal sign is associated with different traits and characteristics, so is each element.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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While the robot vacuum’s smart features and multiple cleaning options are impressive, it’s also got tons of practical attributes.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Once again, Alyaksandr Lukashenka is using external attributes of democracy to stay in power.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Particularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particularity. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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