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as in especially

in the specific case of one person or thing as distinguished from others She prefers white wine, in particular Pinot Grigio.

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as in particularly

in regard to something mentioned explicitly or in detail Do you have anything in particular in mind for dinner tonight?

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Recent Examples of in particular Much of the lunar surface is pretty barren, but the South Pole, and Shackleton Crater in particular, offers some of the most coveted real estate there. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2026 The United States’ allies, in particular, simply do not understand yet that Washington has withdrawn its support from the old order and from them. — Mark Leonard, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 Golden State’s stellar defense has quickly developed a reputation for being a nuisance against top guards in particular. — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026 The group, made up of older teenagers and people in their early 20s, began showing up regularly for the parade’s three daily performances, led by one attendee in particular. — Alexis Mikulski Ruiz, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in particular

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