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as in items
a separate part in a list, account, or series
every detail was accounted for
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as in facts
a single piece of information
didn't leave out a single detail in his police report on the burglary
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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
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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
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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
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as in lists
to specify one after another
detailed all of the reasons that the plan was a bad idea
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Recent Examples of details
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Another document details exactly how to create a Patriot Front banner – down to how to tie the knots affixing the canvas.
—Will Carless, USA Today, 4 June 2026
That focus on historical details, research, and how the visual effects could bring out real, tactile details allowed Maximore, Noska, and the entire VFX team to support the story, too, at critical moments.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 3 June 2026
Russian authorities said only that the Ukrainian drone strike targeted the city’s infrastructure, without providing further details.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Information encoded in vocal systems could reveal useful details about stress levels that could help improve the welfare of farm and lab animals without invasive procedures such as blood tests.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
While details on specific efficiency gains remain limited, the company views hybrid systems as key to lowering emissions.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
Authorities have not released the names of those involved, details about the extent of injuries or why DPS was in pursuit of the suspect.
—Nathalie Marie Palacios, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Those subtle details make a huge difference in both worlds.
—Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
One floor up, the museum details Obama's first presidential campaign, including the bruising primary election.
—Tamara Keith, NPR, 4 June 2026
Winfrey will narrate the center’s campus guide, which details the building of the 19-acre campus and its roots in the neighborhood.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
The roadshow details a handful of future targets by an unspecified date, including lifting gross margins to around 70% from 49% last year and generate a roughly 45% net income margin, versus negative 26% last year.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
The film, which details her life in Tehran as the willful daughter of intellectual Marxists, is a reminder that Iranians are just like everyone else, Satrapi told The Associated Press in a 2007 interview in Cannes.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
My own book details the consequential events at a place called Fort Monroe in Virginia that led directly to Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation and the end of American slavery.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Your book details how our ancestral species left the safety of sleeping in trees for the dangerous ground as a result of shelter, fire and social sleeping.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
In the room, a welcome letter details the latest aircraft on the apron being produced by Boeing.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Noun
Les Airelles Courchevel’s Hans Anderson details were crafted in the 1990s, avoiding the cold corridors and austere, dusty libraries of centuries-old country houses.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Another document details exactly how to create a Patriot Front banner – down to how to tie the knots affixing the canvas.
—Will Carless, USA Today, 4 June 2026
That focus on historical details, research, and how the visual effects could bring out real, tactile details allowed Maximore, Noska, and the entire VFX team to support the story, too, at critical moments.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 3 June 2026
Russian authorities said only that the Ukrainian drone strike targeted the city’s infrastructure, without providing further details.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Information encoded in vocal systems could reveal useful details about stress levels that could help improve the welfare of farm and lab animals without invasive procedures such as blood tests.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
While details on specific efficiency gains remain limited, the company views hybrid systems as key to lowering emissions.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
Authorities have not released the names of those involved, details about the extent of injuries or why DPS was in pursuit of the suspect.
—Nathalie Marie Palacios, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Those subtle details make a huge difference in both worlds.
—Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Verb
The film, which details her life in Tehran as the willful daughter of intellectual Marxists, is a reminder that Iranians are just like everyone else, Satrapi told the Associated Press in a 2007 interview in Cannes.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
One floor up, the museum details Obama's first presidential campaign, including the bruising primary election.
—Tamara Keith, NPR, 4 June 2026
Winfrey will narrate the center’s campus guide, which details the building of the 19-acre campus and its roots in the neighborhood.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
The roadshow details a handful of future targets by an unspecified date, including lifting gross margins to around 70% from 49% last year and generate a roughly 45% net income margin, versus negative 26% last year.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
The film, which details her life in Tehran as the willful daughter of intellectual Marxists, is a reminder that Iranians are just like everyone else, Satrapi told The Associated Press in a 2007 interview in Cannes.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
My own book details the consequential events at a place called Fort Monroe in Virginia that led directly to Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation and the end of American slavery.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Your book details how our ancestral species left the safety of sleeping in trees for the dangerous ground as a result of shelter, fire and social sleeping.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
In the room, a welcome letter details the latest aircraft on the apron being produced by Boeing.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for details
Noun
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Council members authorized Dunning to bring back to them an additional proposal to dip into reserve funds to pay for a group of public safety programs, like downtown police foot patrols, police community and youth engagement efforts, overtime for training for fire department staff and other items.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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Amazon's fall sale is also a great time to start your holiday shopping before popular items start to sell out.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
Noun
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The problem is the bureaucrats aren't aware of the severity of the issue, while Ira, Harry, and Wayne uncover more facts about the circumstances.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
8 June 2026
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Key facts of the case • George Pino faces manslaughter and vessel homicide charges.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Noun
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His career spanned roles as Naval Security Group detachments in Japan and San Diego.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
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Additional police resources were deployed to the area from neighboring detachments, along with the North District Emergency Response Team.—
Alexandra Koch , Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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During the four-month primary campaign, Raman offered withering critiques of Bass’ first term, saying the mayor failed to act with urgency on homelessness, apartment construction, street repairs and the exodus of entertainment jobs from the region.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The unemployment rate among young people is about twice as high as the national average; and 40% of college grads who are working have taken jobs that don't require a college degree, like temporary or part-time gigs.—
David Pogue,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Dubbed the Velvet Gang, the trio snatches the overpriced, often monochromatic fashion threads designed by Christie Smith (Demi Moore, in a performance of comedic genius), a pretentious piece of work who stations herself in a leaning building (wink, win to San Francisco there).—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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Instead, Boston stations him away from the basketball, the keeper of the weak side, free to flick away passes, kill screening actions with switches and, somehow, block shots.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Suit alleges unsafe club practices The suit names both the nightclub and Detorius Tarver, the 23-year-old charged with murder.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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The suit names Austria’s Eva Ropper and the auction house as defendants.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
5 June 2026
Verb
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Data from CarGurus, a website that lists vehicles for sale by dealers, show that two of the three types of 2025 CR-V hybrids list for at least 90% of their original MSRP, and all three trims of the 2024 model year retain 80% of their initial value.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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Airbnb Experiences lists thousands of hands-on activities in cities around the world, all led by locals.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Jonathan liked to drop in on patients, ask how things were going.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Kenny is going through her things and counts 26 black T-shirts.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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“Details.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/details. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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