1
as in specificity
careful thoroughness of detail
with great particularity she described the qualities she's looking for in a boyfriend
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in fact
a single piece of information
I can't comment without knowing the particularities of the case before the court
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of particularity
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
So while immigrants’ mental health issues might be due to the particularities of moving to the U.S. — the study cites assimilation into U.S. culture, stress, social ties, and sociodemographics — their U.S.-born children are dealing with the aftermath of their family’s immigration.
—Nicole Froio, refinery29.com, 3 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for particularity 
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
So while immigrants’ mental health issues might be due to the particularities of moving to the U.S. — the study cites assimilation into U.S. culture, stress, social ties, and sociodemographics — their U.S.-born children are dealing with the aftermath of their family’s immigration.
—Nicole Froio, refinery29.com, 3 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for particularity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for particularity
Noun
-
And the diversity and specificity of nuance of which his body is capable, after more than thirty-five years of professional dancing, are amazing. . . .Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2024
-
The main leap forward is the approach to vocals, which connect rap’s penchant for melody in syncopation, Swift-pop’s flair for sassy specificity, and electronic music’s insistence that production—filters, beats, samples—is songwriting.Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
There was a lot of talk about how the Brazil forward would react to Mbappe’s arrival, but as the Frenchman confirmed at his initial presentation in the summer, Vinicius Jr in fact played a role in ‘convincing’ him to join Madrid, texting him often during the transfer process.Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
-
In fact, remote jobs have increased threefold since 2020, now accounting for over 15% of all job opportunities in the U.S. Keep an eye out for remote roles that align with your skills and career goals.Sho Dewan, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Genomic sequences of viruses are shared on this platform, and using genetic detective work, trees that trace the genetic characteristics and evolution of viruses are built.Geraldine Castro, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
-
Lauded by the ancient Greeks, hubris is the devastating, dangerous and of course exciting characteristic which often led to the hero’s downfall.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
The photo frames the western coastline of the Persian Gulf, with the countries of the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Bahrain visible in exquisite detail.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
-
Reliable partnerships allow organizations to focus on core competencies while leaving technical and operational details to experts.Mohamed Madkour, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
But my favorite feature, albeit passive, is the motion sensor.Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024
-
In addition to his feature films, Benegal made significant contributions to television and documentary filmmaking.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Visitors to the park are advised to check the air quality before and during their trip.Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 27 Dec. 2024
-
Different nations have data protection regimes of varying quality and may use different standards around how people’s information can be passed to government or law enforcement agencies or sold.Matt Burgess, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Once the model has learned the defining traits of your ideal wine enthusiasts, it can be applied to score the entire prospect universe, surfacing the individuals with the highest likelihood to convert.Agastya Kumar Komarraju, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
-
The quantitative risk-takers of the River and those who take physical risks—astronauts, deep-sea explorers, NFL players—have these traits in common.Nate Silver, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
His other attributes — physicality, grit and grime — needn’t be, and haven’t been the past few weeks.Rob Rossi, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
-
However, these attributes often perpetuate barriers that exclude talented individuals, particularly those with disabilities.Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near particularity
Cite this Entry
“Particularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particularity. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share