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as in thorough
including many small descriptive features
a detailed report on all the activities that their Scout troop had been involved in over the past year
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as in intricate
made or done with great care or with much detail
a detailed miniature of the royal palace
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as in nominated
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
the new assistant was detailed to accompany the boss on the business trip
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as in listed
to specify one after another
detailed all of the reasons that the plan was a bad idea
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Recent Examples of detailed
Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
Once the countdown ends, users are shown detailed, text-heavy outlooks — including conditions, storm chances, wind speeds and temperatures — presented in bold gradient panels and block-style fonts.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 3 Apr. 2026
In a criminal complaint obtained by PEOPLE, authorities have detailed the moments leading up to the crash and what happened soon afterwards.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Now, a team of researchers has captured one of the most detailed wild sperm whale birth observations ever recorded, using drones, underwater microphones and shipboard photography off the coast of Dominica.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
Once the countdown ends, users are shown detailed, text-heavy outlooks — including conditions, storm chances, wind speeds and temperatures — presented in bold gradient panels and block-style fonts.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
Then, to make matters even murkier, The Hollywood Reporter brought attention to a resurfaced 2012 essay in which an adult Borgli detailed a past romantic relationship with a teenager.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 3 Apr. 2026
In a criminal complaint obtained by PEOPLE, authorities have detailed the moments leading up to the crash and what happened soon afterwards.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detailed
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Those needs are likely to mean a more thorough dive into the transfer portal and additional exploration of the Canadian major junior leagues — two areas where Motzko’s program did not play very often.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
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Not just a quick pass with a vacuum, but a real, thorough clean — especially when the seasons change.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Some were draped in ivy, others adorned with pink blossoms, but none are forgotten by nature’s touch—each brought to life by the intricate details that transport you into a postcard of the Italian countryside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Drawing inspiration from the human hand’s intricate design and proprioceptive capabilities, this study aims to enhance the dexterity of robotic hands, particularly in multi-degree-of-freedom (DoF) motion and posture perception.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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The California Fair Political Practices Commission’s administrators are appointed by five officials, all Democrats, including the attorney general himself.—
Will Swaim,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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Cain also wanted to have a third director appointed that was neutral to help mediate disputes.—
Sarah Sotoodeh,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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As fans have nominated DeVito to voice Wario in an upcoming installment, the comedy legend has responded.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2026
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On Monday, as he was nominated in parliament as a presidential candidate, Min Aung Hlaing anointed Ye Win Oo, a former intelligence chief seen as fiercely loyal to the general, as his successor to lead the military.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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The man who was shot – identified by police as the original suspect – was taken to a hospital and is listed in stable condition.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Bank of America also listed peer bank Citigroup as another name on the list.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
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The car was full of suitcases, and his father was sitting in the front seat, scrolling on his phone.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Wiseman, Glover, Koch and Hansen were launched Wednesday and, after spending a full day checking out the Orion spacecraft, the ship left Earth orbit Thursday and headed for the moon.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Jensen, the Royals’ top prospect, didn’t make up an elaborate lie.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Jenner's retirement from her elaborate costumes seems to have begun in 2025.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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Results are posted on the company’s website, which gets more than a million hits a month.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Residents in the area posted videos online showing drivers peeling out at Cermak and Michigan.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Detailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detailed. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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