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verb

past tense of detail

Synonym Chooser

How does the adjective detailed differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of detailed are circumstantial, minute, and particular. While all these words mean "dealing with a matter fully and usually point by point," detailed stresses abundance or completeness of detail.

a detailed analysis of the event

When might circumstantial be a better fit than detailed?

Although the words circumstantial and detailed have much in common, circumstantial implies fullness of detail that fixes something described in time and space.

a circumstantial account of our visit

In what contexts can minute take the place of detailed?

The words minute and detailed can be used in similar contexts, but minute implies close and searching attention to the smallest details.

a minute examination of a fossil

When could particular be used to replace detailed?

The meanings of particular and detailed largely overlap; however, particular implies a precise attention to every detail.

a particular description of the scene of the crime

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of detailed
Adjective
Sheriff’s officials said the family’s detailed information, along with coordination between dispatchers and deputies, the search was focused on a specific area. Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2025 The blood test analyzes 460 different biomarkers across 19 organs and systems, then provides a detailed breakdown of how quickly each part of your body is aging. Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
Organizers reference reporting from local outlets including the Miami Herald, that detailed poor treatment of detainees and reported on hundreds of people who went unaccounted for after leaving the facility. Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025 The Würzburg team’s work is detailed in Science Advances. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for detailed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detailed
Adjective
  • Footwear News’ global network of editors has carefully curated all product selections featured using our expansive brand knowledge and thorough research to find quality, long-lasting items.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Fowler and Zietlow also renew the Chuba Hubbard-Rico Dowdle debate and give a thorough preview of Carolina’s Week 8 matchup with the Buffalo Bills.
    Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The intricate, musical prowess and creative freedom within the Wood Brothers is apparent on their latest album, Puff of Smoke.
    Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Chef Kwang Uh opened the restaurant’s first iteration in 2015 in Hollywood, serving intricate grain bowls and pastas at low prices for three years.
    Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Both James’ attorneys and the Justice Department supported the idea of consolidating the challenges, which will be considered by an out-of-district judge already appointed this week.
    Pierre Thomas, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Seun Sodipo was appointed CFO at Plaid, a fintech startup that connects financial institutions.
    Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Ground zero for two family weddings and several SAG-AFTRA events during the Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated actress’s ownership, the light gray and white-trimmed structure is tucked away behind 20-foot privacy hedges and double gates and fronted by a semi-circular driveway.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
  • The costume designer Shirley Kurata, who was most recently nominated for an Academy Award for her work in Everything Everywhere All at Once, dressed all 53 of these legendary characters in a mix of vintage costumes and runway looks.
    Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • That’s how many five-star ratings these Baleaf leggings have amassed over the two years they’ve been listed on Amazon.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Holmgren is listed as questionable for Monday night’s matchup with low-back soreness, and defensive stopper Alex Caruso remains in the concussion protocol.
    Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The city is unsurprisingly full of haunted spaces, but Muriel’s restaurant by Jackson Square is for those who want just a side of spooky.
    Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The full SiriusXM Town Hall will air on Radio Andy on Monday.
    Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • In one scene, Elizabeth wears an elaborate necklace of jeweled scarabs, a direct reference to the character’s interest in insects and science.
    Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
  • There’s a formal orange-tie ball, a giant pumpkin expo, ghost tours, zombie bar crawls, elaborate decoration contests and parades including Big Parade of Little People in Anoka’s quaint red-brick downtown.
    Chris Kenning, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • After 57 days in the hospital that included rehabilitation and the left half of her skull being removed to treat the swelling in her brain, Sophia Forchas was escorted through the streets of the city, a video posted by Mayor Jacob Frey on social media Thursday showed.
    Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Pasquantino posted his first campaign with at least 30 home runs and 100 RBIs.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025

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“Detailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detailed. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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