in detail

phrase

Synonyms of in detailnext
: with all the particulars
explained the job in detail

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Rachelle described in detail the way that the Honda had backed off the cliff, flipping multiple times. — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026 Petitioners are asked to document their abuse in detail, including dates and locations where incidents occurred. — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026 Some operators demand only a single wager pushed through before funds unlock for withdrawal, while others attach more restrictive conditions, according to sportsbook promos coverage tracking these offers in detail. — Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026 Millions watched as the family’s nightmare was presented in detail at Lindsay’s five-week trial for murder in the deaths of her three children. — Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in detail

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in detail was in 1603

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“In detail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20detail. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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