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as in objectivity
lack of favoritism toward one side or another
the judge showed commendable detachment when deciding the controversial case
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2
as in patrol
a small military unit with a special task or function
the general sent a detachment ahead to scout the enemy's position
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as in coldness
the absence of emotional involvement
his detachment allowed him a clearer perspective on the child custody case
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Recent Examples of detachment
Wilson puts most of his aw-shucks charm to the side to play this spacey wannabe, portraying Eli instead with a pitiable whine or some far-out detachment.
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025
The surgery involves making a local retina detachment, followed by a small retinal incision to insert the implant.
—ArsTechnica, 12 June 2025
But at Landing Zone English in Vietnam, the 25-man military intelligence detachment just down slope from us had only two or three without bachelor’s degrees.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 27 July 2025
She’s rescued by a detachment of American doughboys, led by the aforementioned Pvt.
—Ben H. Winters, New York Times, 26 July 2025
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025
The surgery involves making a local retina detachment, followed by a small retinal incision to insert the implant.
—ArsTechnica, 12 June 2025
But at Landing Zone English in Vietnam, the 25-man military intelligence detachment just down slope from us had only two or three without bachelor’s degrees.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 27 July 2025
She’s rescued by a detachment of American doughboys, led by the aforementioned Pvt.
—Ben H. Winters, New York Times, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detachment
Noun
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Because the investment piece, the kernel of the entire investment thesis is independence and objectivity.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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For Diamandis, the protocols of scientific caution and objectivity can seem as coercive as the hallmarks of aging.—
Tad Friend,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
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This would include walking and bike patrols as well as better lighting and security cameras, according to the motion.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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On Friday, detectives and patrol officers took Joseph Gray into custody at an address in Bridgeport after obtaining a warrant for his arrest, Pinto said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
4 Aug. 2025
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While Indonesia has maintained a policy of neutrality even amid territorial disputes with China, Malaysia and Australia, officials have been working to transition the navy from a green-water force focused on nearshore defense to a blue-water navy able to project power farther from its shores.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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An effective measurement approach must maintain neutrality across channels while accounting for these external factors.—
Cody Greco,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Frank Ricci is a fellow at Yankee Institute, past union president for New Haven Fire Fighters, and a retired battalion chief.—
Frank Ricci,
Hartford Courant,
10 Aug. 2025
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Several emergency units took part in the rescue, including a fire engine, rescue crew, battalion chief, a helicopter team and a public information officer.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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In the play’s most striking image, the dead sit in the Grover’s Corners graveyard in rows—rather like a theatre audience—watching the living with quiet dispassion.—
Helen Shaw,
The New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2024
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Nell shows a remarkable understanding of the song, a sense of dispassion that is both beautiful and chilling.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Oct. 2024
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As a consequence, its countries are practiced in the art of strategic hedging and are predisposed to neutralism and nonalignment, owing to their colonial histories.—
David Shambaugh,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Dec. 2020
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India, an avatar of forceful neutralism early on, saw its influence diminished by regional conflict and domestic troubles.—
Erez Manela,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Dec. 2021
Noun
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Space Launch Delta 45’s weather squadron has forecast an 85% chance for good conditions on Friday.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 July 2025
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Sixteen operational Strike Fighter squadrons, two Fleet Replacement squadrons, one Search and Rescue squadron, four west coast Carrier Air Wing Commands and staff operate out of the base.—
Elizabeth Pritchett,
FOXNews.com,
31 July 2025
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Lake Mary’s girls fastpitch softball squad won district, section, state and region tournaments to qualify for the fastpitch softball World Series in Greenville, North Carolina.—
Steve Gorches,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
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Boone’s squad is still fortunate enough to be in playoff position, as the Yankees are in possession of the third and final Wild Card spot.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Detachment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detachment. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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