as in detailed
including many small descriptive features
a blow-by-blow account of what had changed in her life since they last met
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Recent Examples of blow-by-blow
Veteran commentator Sean Grande will call the blow-by-blow ringside, joined by former undisputed world champion Seniesa Estrada and Ali for in-fight analysis.
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 25 June 2025
Instead of tracking a blow-by-blow retelling, the album plays like a reintroduction where the notes feel familiar, but sound new again.
—Matthew Leimkuehler, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2025
Disney’s conversations with United have not extended to a proposal for live blow-by-blow access during a season and the club do not currently have plans for a more contemporary film that would allow supporters a peak behind the curtain.
—Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 22 Apr. 2024
Jackie listened, rapt in the blow-by-blow, holding Jase by the shoulders.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Using archival newspaper reports and interviews with a local historian, here’s a blow-by-blow recreation of the Ashley Gang’s demise — from Sept. 12, 1924, the day of the Bank of Pompano robbery, to Nov. 1, 1924, the day police killed the gangsters.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025
The hearing has given the public the best blow-by-blow yet of what occurred when Green was fatally shot while promoting the grand opening of an Oakland beauty shop on the 4000 block of Telegraph Avenue.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024
Planet Labs began releasing its astounding photographs even before Vladimir Putin’s tanks and troops stormed Ukraine’s borders, and its blow-by-blow coverage has ricocheted across iPhones, tv screens and magazine covers across the continents.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
In a series of videos posted to his Facebook, the singer-songwriter gave fans a blow-by-blow of the harrowing incident.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 19 Nov. 2024
Joe Otterson, Variety, 25 June 2025
Instead of tracking a blow-by-blow retelling, the album plays like a reintroduction where the notes feel familiar, but sound new again.
—Matthew Leimkuehler, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2025
Disney’s conversations with United have not extended to a proposal for live blow-by-blow access during a season and the club do not currently have plans for a more contemporary film that would allow supporters a peak behind the curtain.
—Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 22 Apr. 2024
Jackie listened, rapt in the blow-by-blow, holding Jase by the shoulders.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Using archival newspaper reports and interviews with a local historian, here’s a blow-by-blow recreation of the Ashley Gang’s demise — from Sept. 12, 1924, the day of the Bank of Pompano robbery, to Nov. 1, 1924, the day police killed the gangsters.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025
The hearing has given the public the best blow-by-blow yet of what occurred when Green was fatally shot while promoting the grand opening of an Oakland beauty shop on the 4000 block of Telegraph Avenue.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024
Planet Labs began releasing its astounding photographs even before Vladimir Putin’s tanks and troops stormed Ukraine’s borders, and its blow-by-blow coverage has ricocheted across iPhones, tv screens and magazine covers across the continents.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
In a series of videos posted to his Facebook, the singer-songwriter gave fans a blow-by-blow of the harrowing incident.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 19 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blow-by-blow
Adjective
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But the attempt to throw a lifeline to the fossil fuel industry could be too little, too late, as detailed in this New Yorker article by Bill McKibben.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
11 July 2025
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Here is a detailed outlook for when the Bills return for training camp in late July.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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This requires clear expectations, thorough documentation, and measuring success by deliverables rather than desk time.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Godsey said the state budget is no place for changes like this, which need thorough review and vetting.—
Jessie Balmert,
The Enquirer,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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The kitchen and community table, where breakfast is served, is available for guests to use at their leisure with full access to the fridge, microwave, and coffee maker.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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Free agency hasn’t formally started yet, but the Miami Heat’s roster is already almost full.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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