Synonyms of details

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noun

plural of detail

1

as in items

a separate part in a list, account, or series

every detail was accounted for

Synonyms & Similar Words

• items
• things
• stuff
• particulars
• points
• articles
• elements
• members
• features
• characteristics
• objects
• components
• factors
• sections
• ingredients
• pieces
• portions
• belongings
• segments
• constituents
• particles
• divisions
• partitions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• compounds
• aggregates
• composites
• conglomerates
• totals
• sums
• wholes
• summations
• totalities
• entireties

2

as in facts

a single piece of information

didn't leave out a single detail in his police report on the burglary

Synonyms & Similar Words

• facts
• data
• particulars
• elements
• items
• specifics
• information
• factors
• points
• circumstances
• parts
• aspects
• particularities
• articles
• niceties
• ingredients
• components
• members
• constituents
• facets
• exhibits
• evidences
• databases
• knowledges

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• errors
• inaccuracies
• myths
• misconceptions
• fallacies
• misstatements
• falsehoods

3

as in detachments

a small military unit with a special task or function

the officer sent out a detail to patrol the perimeter of the compound

Synonyms & Similar Words

• detachments
• patrols
• troops
• squads
• battalions
• squadrons
• platoons
• companies
• pickets
• watches
• wings
• regiments
• commands
• commandos
• outposts
• rear guards
• corps
• sentries
• firing squads
• divisions
• paratroops

4

as in jobs

a specific task with which a person or group is charged

the soldier was placed on guard detail at the border crossing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• jobs
• missions
• assignments
• duties
• responsibilities
• requirements
• operations
• posts
• briefs
• obligations
• charges
• businesses
• needs
• works
• offices
• promises
• commitments
• burdens
• chores
• appointments
• errands
• constraints
• designations
• nominations
• commissions
• restraints
• pledges
• labors
• compulsions

details

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verb

present tense third-person singular of detail

1

as in stations

to assign to a place or position

once again he was detailed to guard duty

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stations
• posts
• places
• sets
• appoints
• positions

2

as in names

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• names
• appoints
• nominates
• constitutes
• assigns
• commissions
• places
• designates
• attaches
• delegates
• chooses
• authorizes
• inducts
• institutes
• elects
• creates
• installs
• selects
• ordains
• crowns
• deputes
• drafts
• inaugurates
• consecrates
• makes
• singles (out)
• instates
• deputizes
• invests
• votes (in)
• anoints
• destines
• thrones
• enthrones
• handpicks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dismisses
• discharges
• fires
• expels
• removes
• throws out
• displaces
• unmakes
• overthrows
• uncrowns
• ejects
• deposes
• evicts
• unseats
• ousts
• dethrones
• blackballs

3

as in lists

to specify one after another

detailed all of the reasons that the plan was a bad idea

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lists
• outlines
• recites
• itemizes
• mentions
• figures
• enumerates
• ticks (off)
• catalogs
• numerates
• rehearses
• charts
• reels off
• inventories
• estimates
• diagrams
• graphs
• tallies
• cites
• tabulates
• names
• calculates
• computes
• reckons

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• generalizes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of details

Noun

The physics, Johnson said, is straightforward even if the details are complex. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 5 July 2026

Some other stars who attended have shared a few details about the biggest celebrity wedding in years. — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 5 July 2026

While details of the nonprofit have not yet been shared, the fundraiser stated that funds raised will go back to the city of Covington. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026

Now that the referee’s decision has been effectively neutered with few details as to why, the world is left to draw its own conclusions. — Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Venezuelan and Spanish ministers will speak again in the coming hours to finalize the details of the assistance. — Helen Regan, CNN Money, 25 June 2026

For all its functional details, like the four protective feet at the base, a spacious interior, and multifunctional pockets, there are fun ones to match. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 6 July 2026

Additional details are expected to be released on Monday, the department said. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 6 July 2026

Robinson’s parents had confronted him after authorities released a surveillance photo of the suspect and details about the rifle, authorities have said. — ABC News, 5 July 2026

Verb

The book details what activism, solidarity, and an unwavering commitment to freedom looks like. — Literary Hub, 26 June 2026

The indictment also details several games where Beasley allegedly engaged in fraudulent acts. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 June 2026

The late Taylor Bradford’s book details the decades-long story of Emma Harte, a Yorkshire maid who becomes a business mogul. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 June 2026

Drawing upon research in the commissioners’ records, this book details the daily lives and experiences of these individuals. — Melia Patria, ABC News, 4 July 2026

The audit also details limitations in the propellant supply in place for both KSC and Cape Canaveral. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2026

That roundup includes the Radio Songs chart, which details the tracks that rack up the largest total number of audience impressions across all radio formats throughout the United States. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

In 2024, Snap executives received a 133-page manual originally published on the dark web that details how to use Snapchat features to prey on young users, the complaint states. — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 24 June 2026

Hollywood legend Viola Davis details her journey from growing up in poverty in Rhode Island to trodding the boards on Broadway and shining under the bright lights of Hollywood. — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026