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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
David John Chávez, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
This helps artists and creative professionals more opportunities to look at and work with detailed digital images.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
The issue has not been detailed, but such events are expected during early-stage testing of experimental aircraft.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Psarras spends the majority of his time slinking through space, scanning the highly detailed living room of opulence for the next steps of Tony’s grisly plan (the varied set design, which includes some ingenious touches with translucent walls, is by Ron Gasparinetti) .
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
This helps artists and creative professionals more opportunities to look at and work with detailed digital images.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
Two Chicago men accused of murdering a 67-year-old contractor and developer near the United Center earlier this week were ordered held in custody Friday after prosecutors detailed how six Chicago police officers witnessed the shooting and arrested both men within seconds.
—Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
The issue has not been detailed, but such events are expected during early-stage testing of experimental aircraft.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detailed
Adjective
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Give your home a thorough cleaning without ever grabbing a broom with this intuitive robot cleaning vacuum.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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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If the judge signs off on the case April 2, a fund administrator will be appointed and a website will be created for the settlement.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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It was well appointed and modern, with a sleek and nicely stocked wet bar, and curtains that swiftly opened or closed at the touch of a button.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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For her performance, Burns was nominated for an Oscar for supporting actress, while Hershey briefly changed her last name to Seagull after a bird was accidentally injured on set.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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Its five members are nominated by a panel controlled by the Legislature, which is controlled in turn by utilities, through campaign contributions.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This station is listed as Miami International Airport in Metrorail, Miami Airport in Tri-Rail, Miami Intermodal Center in Trolley, Airport Station in Metrobus, and Miami Airport Station in the Broward County Transport bus route.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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In February, the now 42-year-old West Aurora High School alum released a podcast about this unsolved case that has garnered more than 30,000 downloads, and that both Podcast Review and the BBC have listed as one of the top true crime podcasts so far for 2026.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The market is full of vehicles that blur the line between a traditional e-bike and something closer to a motorcycle, and manufacturers don’t always make the distinction easy to spot.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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In addition to the separate living room and bedroom, a dining area sported a full dinner table, a perfect setting for in-room meals.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 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
Verb
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Stacy Jennings posted 2 hits, 2 RBIs and a walk while also dominating in the circle, allowing three hits and zero earned runs.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Rock posted the videos to X on Saturday afternoon.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Detailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detailed. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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