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 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

Keep scrolling for the rest of our interview with Skilla, who details his bond with 50 Cent, getting features from Nas and Chris Brown and what helped cure his depression. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026

Below, Munn details more about her meaningful partnership and how her health battles have revamped her personal style (for the better). — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

The 2025 Investigation Discovery docuseries Hollywood Demons features an episode in which one of Collins’ accusers, April Price, details her experience with him. — Dustin Nelson, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026

The exhibition details how the church was founded in 1813 and the history of the August Quarterly, which is the country's oldest African American festival celebrating freedom. — Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026