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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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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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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
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.
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Nicole Froio, refinery29.com, 3 Sep. 2024
The particularities of the airline industry play a factor, too.
—Aj Willingham, CNN, 19 June 2024
That’s for a lot of different reasons: the conditions in the country at the time, the particularities of its political system, the lack of talent among its leaders.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 18 June 2024
Finally, my research makes clear that that most government policies and programs need to be adapted to the particularities of local communities or of individual clients.
—David C. Campbell, The Conversation, 10 June 2024
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Nicole Froio, refinery29.com, 3 Sep. 2024
The particularities of the airline industry play a factor, too.
—Aj Willingham, CNN, 19 June 2024
That’s for a lot of different reasons: the conditions in the country at the time, the particularities of its political system, the lack of talent among its leaders.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 18 June 2024
Finally, my research makes clear that that most government policies and programs need to be adapted to the particularities of local communities or of individual clients.
—David C. Campbell, The Conversation, 10 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for particularity
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To create this specificity, Jones pulled from his voracious and encyclopedic knowledge of music theory and music history.Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
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In our experience, generative AI struggles with the specificities of row crops, livestock and even images or descriptions of farmers themselves.Marcus Squier, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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In fact, pet owners should be vigilant and make sure their pets avoid tainted food or poison.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
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Our data suggests the real risk that these projects and projects like them face isn’t slow demand for electric vehicles, as some people have suggested – in fact, demand continues to climb.James Morton Turner, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2024
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But experts say there are certain characteristics that kids’ favorite toys share.Anna North, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
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But Americans have long had an outsize risk tolerance, a characteristic that is integral to both the dynamism of the country’s economy and the vibrance of its society.Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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Howard was arrested Wednesday in Danville, and reportedly made a statement to police, but authorities haven’t revealed the details of it.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Subscribe now Scores and stats from Orange County games on Friday, Nov. 15 Click here for details about sending your team’s scores and stats to the Register.OCVarsity sports staff, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
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Medina’s early memories of the Northside feature mostly Latino faces.Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Saddles in the Hills Another hill-country feature to hunt is the famous saddle, or a low spot between two ridges.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Determined to bring Franck back, Elsa begins trying to do the aliens’ bidding, which adds a slight ticking-clock quality to the narrative.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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The JLab Talk Pro is a versatile USB microphone ideal for podcasters and remote workers seeking professional sound quality at an accessible price.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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On the other hand, Harris has a significant edge on many character and personal traits, and her personal popularity ratings are a little better than Trump’s.Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
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Employees who are accustomed to managing multiple responsibilities may demonstrate greater adaptability and resilience, which are valuable traits in a rapidly changing business environment. Competitive Edge in Hiring.William Arruda, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Think outside the box and apply discipline and physical attributes to turn your pursuits into something tangible.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Sometimes soccer is as simple as signing a player with the exact attributes to deal with your biggest weakness.Steve Price, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Particularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particularity. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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