PARTICULARLY Synonyms: 160 Similar and Opposite Words

particularly

adverb

pər-ˈti-kyə-(lər-)lē

Definition of particularly

as in especially

in the specific case of one person or thing as distinguished from others all of you, but particularly anyone with a problem, should feel free to contact me at any time

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Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in notably

in regard to something mentioned explicitly or in detail she complained particularly about the suggestion that she make a greater effort to consider other viewpoints

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as in extremely

to a great degree a particularly good explanation

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Recent Examples of particularly But public opinions of Israel have since shifted, particularly among Democrats. — ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026 Parties have a stake in minimizing (or maximizing) casualties, particularly civilian casualties. — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 3 Aug. 2026 But starting in the early 2020s, China changed course, particularly in the Western Hemisphere. — Natalia Cote-Muñoz, Foreign Affairs, 3 Aug. 2026 Turfgrass is also significantly lower in biodiversity, particularly of pollinators and bird species. — Daniel Kramer, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for particularly

Recent Examples of Synonyms for particularly

Adverb

Even – in fact, especially – the smartest students will gravitate to whatever job options are both attractive and available.

— Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Chapman faces an arduous road to recovery, especially for a player known for his agility on defense.

— Devin Bradshaw, Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of especially

Adverb

The campaign included live song previews on tour, a UMusic Shop retail takeover, and a Spotify billboard lyric campaign, all while maintaining a notably quiet traditional press footprint.

— Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
The roster still lacks scoring punch, most notably off the bench.

— Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of notably

Adverb

The wildfires broke out over the weekend across the Spokane area, fueled by very strong winds combined with extremely dry conditions.

— Melissa Griffin, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
However, experts say that legal decision was extremely narrow, with some arguing it was likely misinterpreted by migrants and traffickers.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of extremely

Adverb

More specifically, nutmeg and cloves add subtle warmth, while black pepper and bay leaves add a sharp and herbaceous undertone.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
For example, defining what specifically the company is willing to pay a premium for, instead of making those calls on a case-by-case basis.

— Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of specifically

Adverb

Having a conversation with Gold House founder Bing Chen isn’t terribly dissimilar from taking an amphetamine.

— Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
Along with its terribly cool clientele, Area became known for its décor and lavish installations, whose theme changed every six weeks.

— Marlow Stern, Variety, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of terribly

Adverb

Not being able to interact with computers, smartphones, and other smart devices is incredibly limiting, yet many existing assistive devices are reportedly awkward, uncomfortable, or difficult to use for long periods.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2026
Pair them with the Corn Boats so your cob doesn't roll away; the incredibly handy Corn Stripper, which removes kernels from the cob in one smooth, easy motion; and the Corn Brush, which removes stubborn corn silk easily.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of incredibly

Adverb

Despite the reforms, the NYPD’s federal monitor has repeatedly said that even when officers conduct a legally justified stop, the subsequent frisk or more invasive search is too often not justified.

— Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
The underwriting math that makes a small firm expensive to serve turns up elsewhere in financial services too.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

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