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Recent Examples of detriment Produced by the band and inspired by the 2017 thriller First Reformed, the LP finds La Dispute grappling with a looming apocalypse, the detriments of technological evolutions, and the illusion of self-control. Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 13 May 2025 Cohen, who was fired after his name was published, sued for breach of contract and promissory estoppel, which is relying to one’s detriment on a promise. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 May 2025 Again, this is not explored, and to the film’s detriment. Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 25 Apr. 2025 Like other Farhadi films, The Salesman puts masculinity under a microscope, showing how the male protagonists massage their pride to their families’ detriment. Tiara Ataii, Vulture, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for detriment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detriment
Noun
  • Maryland’s jury system exists to carefully examine facts, assess harm and render just verdicts.
    Bruce M. Plaxen, Baltimore Sun, 12 July 2025
  • The state’s compliance designation, however, does not negate the harm that Orange County Global has already caused for patients or the previous problems with its health care delivery practices, Siemers said.
    Scott Schwebke, Oc Register, 12 July 2025
Noun
  • Walking away entirely from UNEP would put us at a disadvantage.
    Kristen Edgreen Kaufman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
  • As my colleague Hayley Smith reports, weakening the three agencies at the start of fire season puts California at a dangerous disadvantage.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • In 2025, states must reach $1.89 in damage per capita and a county must have sustained $4.72 in damage per capita.
    Bayliss Wagner, Austin American Statesman, 14 July 2025
  • Their delicate stems, which can reach 4 feet tall depending on the variety, are very susceptible to wind damage, so staking of taller varieties is essential.
    Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • Under the program, up to five new housing projects restricted to those making between 60-100% of the area median income will be exempt from paying property taxes and state sales taxes on construction expenses in return for giving the DHA a small ownership stake in the real estate.
    Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 4 July 2025
  • In addition to the tax cuts, businesses (employers) will be permitted to continue writing off equipment costs and expenses in the first year of purchase.
    Terina Allen, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
Noun
  • Samir had been shot in the back, and died of his injuries, Police Chief Todd Bettison said.
    Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2025
  • Since going down with Covid-19 during Women’s Euro 2022, a succession of injuries have limited Miedema’s international appearances.
    Asif Burhan, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025

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“Detriment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detriment. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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