in particular

phrase

Synonyms of in particularnext
1
: in distinction from others : specifically
2
archaic : a separate part of a whole

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McIntyre in particular takes on a central role in the show, playing Roscoe, the right-hand man and tech expert to secret agent Adam Hawke (Mattson). — Joe Otterson, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026 In Japan, and in particular with sumo, strength is completely built differently. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026 And two in particular come to the fore now that the activation of Moton and Wharton are closer to reality. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026 Director Jason Hines, also the center’s artistic director, said the Halloween show in particular is quite a dead man’s party, bringing back veteran Dreadfuls from beyond to mark the milestone. — Benjamin Carr, AJC.com, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in particular

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First Known Use

1502, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of in particular was in 1502

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