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

Clear information gives everyone a fair chance to ask questions and prevents resentment from filling in the missing details. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2026

Boox teased the Picco, its take on the buzzy Xteink X4 e-reader, back in July, but provided almost no details. — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 6 Sep. 2026

Don was a vocal supporter of his son’s football journey, often connecting with reporters over the years to share details of Adon’s career. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

Looking back, Dadakis vividly recalls the details 25 years later. — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026

Rodgers’ potential retirement has been widely discussed, and more details emerged this week about what his life could look like beyond football. — Chantz Martin Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026

Neither gave details of the specifics of any proposal to end the conflict. — Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 6 Sep. 2026

The Black Cat style is also expected to include true-to-original details including heel Nike Air stitching and Jordan’s personalized number 23 embroidery. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026

Here’s a look at the most important details and themes from the cutdown to 53. — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Verb

The lawsuit details a series of allegations dating back to April 2025, shortly after Hoskins appointed La Strada, a Republican and former Pettis County Clerk, to the office. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026

The report also details cases on research into orthopoxviruses – a group that includes variola, which causes smallpox, and mpox – as well as venom toxins. — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026

The article details other instances of similar editorial calls, including TMZ‘s catch-and-kill of a video showing Justin Bieber using a racial slur — for which Levin reportedly paid $80,000 before shelving it. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

The correspondence also details the agency’s ongoing dispute and legal concerns with a nonprofit involved in the supper initiative. — Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 8 Sep. 2026

The film details how the tenets of the 14th Amendment, ratified post-Civil War, are now under systematic attack. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026

Wright details the journey of those kidnapped from Africa to Key West and those who survived, who eventually were sent to Liberia. — Sonjirose Chin, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2026

The documentary also details allegations that John-Paul was controlling and suspicious of Mica’s close friendships. — Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026

The letter, which was written on behalf of workers, details seven allegations of wage theft. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026