1
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
Another bitcoin particularity is its four-year halving cycle, which also affects its price dynamics.
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Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
These facts in no way diminish our admiration of Siena’s brilliant particularity, especially its unrivaled pictorial lyricism, so vividly captured in this staggering exhibition.
—Christian K. Kleinbub, ARTnews.com, 29 Oct. 2024
The demise of the sweeping ideological narratives that bifurcated Europe in the twentieth century resulted not in a vacuum but in the furious advent of historical particularity.
—George Soroka, Foreign Affairs, 14 July 2015
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.
—Nicole Froio, refinery29.com, 3 Sep. 2024
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The specificity of his imagery, from local radio shoutouts to South Central landmarks, grounds the track in LA’s cultural fabric, rendering it both personal and universal.Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2024
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Use Neutral Language to avoid religious specificity.Teresa Hopke, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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But the simple fact is that performers from Africa are too often painted with too broad a brush.Tariro Mzezewa, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2025
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But the hype that surrounds them belies the facts that must be included in any thorough analysis.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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This process cleans the beans and enhances the coffee’s unique characteristics, contributing to its taste, aroma, and body.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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German Shepherds are considered to be one of the most intelligent dog breeds in the world because of unique characteristics that distinguish them from all other pups.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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Reliable partnerships allow organizations to focus on core competencies while leaving technical and operational details to experts.Mohamed Madkour, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Although the details remain in flux, the transition team reviewing NASA and its activities has begun to draft potential executive orders for changes to space policy under the Trump Administration.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
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Another returning feature is the fact that streamers’ performance in game will dictate how good your drops if.Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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In addition to his feature films, Benegal made significant contributions to television and documentary filmmaking.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.Daniel McFadin, arkansasonline.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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A number of companies are leaning into quality over quantity, investing in smaller ships and reimagining their food and beverage offerings.Ryan McCarthy, Saveur, 2 Jan. 2025
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With all the negative traits, the Yankees likely don't see him as a fit for their 2025 lineup.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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To start, O'Donnell said, seek feedback from former colleagues and managers about your strengths and areas for improvement, and then assess which traits are consistently mentioned.Natalie Wu, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
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Given Smith’s best attributes — rebounding, defensive versatility and floor spacing — a sudden void the Rockets now had to attempt to fill (in addition to the absences of Tari Eason and Amen Thompson), Houston’s depth would be challenged.Kelly Iko, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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However, one of the best attributes of H&R Block’s help tools wasn’t totally working in the preview version: The help section used to update constantly to match the current topic.PCMAG, PCMAG, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Particularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particularity. Accessed 12 Jan. 2025.
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