particular
adjective
, pə-, -k(ə-)lər\
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Synonyms & Antonyms for particular
Synonyms: Adjective
choosy (or choosey), dainty, delicate, demanding, exacting, fastidious, finical, finicking, finicky, fussbudgety, fussy, nice, old-maidish, pernickety [chiefly British], persnickety, picky
Synonyms: Noun
Antonyms: Adjective
undemanding, unfastidious, unfussy
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Examples of particular in a Sentence
Adjective
The computer program will be of particular interest to teachers. Pay particular attention to the poet's choice of words. Our teacher is very particular when it comes to punctuation.Noun
They wanted to know the facts down to every particular. requested a bill of particulars for the care he received in the hospital
Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
The character of Aunt Lydia, in particular, has an arc that challenges simplistic readings of The Handmaid’s Tale. — Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, "The Challenge of Margaret Atwood," 5 Sep. 2019 State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, in particular, has in the last six months waged an elaborate campaign — complete with online videos, highway billboards and a string of pointed tweets — to get more witnesses to trust her office to protect them. — Juliana Kim, baltimoresun.com, "Baltimore women called to testify in recent cases say their fears were largely ignored," 4 Sep. 2019 The Kearneys have provided previous financial gifts to Oregon State, and in particular the School of Engineering. — oregonlive, "Oregon State lands a $6 million gift that helps fund the Pat Casey Head Baseball Coach endowment," 4 Sep. 2019 Rural Colorado, in particular, has been hit hard — in some areas, teachers are paid 36% below the cost of living. — Kamala Harris, The Denver Post, "Kamala Harris: Colorado teachers’ pay is unacceptably low. Here’s how I’ll fix it.," 30 Aug. 2019 Zimbabwe, in particular, has recently sought to sell some of its elephants. — National Geographic, "8 takeaways from the most important wildlife event you’ve never heard of," 30 Aug. 2019 Davis has speculated that the oldest artifacts found at Cooper’s Ferry are similar in form to artifacts found in northwestern Asia, in particular Japan. — Jason Daley, Smithsonian, "Idaho Site Shows Humans Were in North America 16,000 Years Ago," 30 Aug. 2019 This one in particular is concocted with three incredibly hydrating Japanese superfoods to plump up your complexion after a single use. — Andrea Cheng, Condé Nast Traveler, "The Best Skin Care Routine For Your Next Flight: A Step-By-Step Guide," 30 Aug. 2019 As your cycle goes on, one follicle in particular continues growing while the others stop and are absorbed back into the ovary. — Maggie O'neill, Health.com, "How Long is a Menstrual Cycle, Anyway?," 29 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
For those forgetful of the particulars of the Pell case, permit me to briefly recap. — Madeleine Kearns, National Review, "The Strange Case against Cardinal Pell," 22 Aug. 2019 But in the race, many of the particulars have been lost to the mists of history. — Jamie Turner, cleveland.com, "11 things you might not know about Apollo 11 and the Space Race: Apollo 11 at 50," 17 July 2019 The particulars of the custody orders shifted, at times barring Fotis Dulos from seeing the children. —