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as in thorough
including many small descriptive features
a detailed report on all the activities that their Scout troop had been involved in over the past year
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as in intricate
made or done with great care or with much detail
a detailed miniature of the royal palace
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as in nominated
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 listed
to specify one after another
detailed all of the reasons that the plan was a bad idea
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Recent Examples of detailed
Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Guttuso told The Associated Press his team develops a detailed inventory of all the artifacts collected each season to be reviewed by the state.
—Kate Payne, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The ball also features a subtle nod to the World Cup trophy, with gold embellishments detailed throughout.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
More recently, Cunningham released a more detailed reaction to Collier's statement.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Guttuso told The Associated Press his team develops a detailed inventory of all the artifacts collected each season to be reviewed by the state.
—Kate Payne, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
The incident was detailed in a post on Reddit under the username u/Impressive_Worth_369 by 36-year-old Brad, who is the manager of a supermarket.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The ball also features a subtle nod to the World Cup trophy, with gold embellishments detailed throughout.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detailed
Adjective
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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,
1 Oct. 2025
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This study, which was published in the journal Cell Reports Medicine, was the most thorough deep dive into the biology of supercentenarians (people over 110 years), according to Esteller.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Lego Wicked Emerald City Wall Art This intricate 1,518-piece Emerald City Lego set is bound to keep adults and kids busy ahead of the new movie.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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Lou's movies are known for their intricate storylines and complex figures, but An Unfinished Film is surprisingly simple, containing little plot or character development.—
Yangyang Cheng,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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Kathryn Nester, a former federal public defender with more than 30 years of experience, was appointed to be Robinson's attorney on Wednesday, according to a Utah County spokesperson.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The new spending reflects efforts by Chief Executive Officer Antonio Filosa, who was appointed to the top job in May, to recalibrate investments across regions, the people said.—
Gabrielle Coppola,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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Groeningen directed The Broken Circle Breakdown, which was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 86th Academy Awards.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
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Kirkland won a Golden Globe award and was nominated for Best Actress at the Academy Awards for the 1987 drama Anna.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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Royal Caribbean Group Chairman and former CEO Richard Fain, for example, recently listed his 10,840-square-foot Coral Gables mansion for $42 million and signed a long-term lease at Regency Parc.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Oct. 2025
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The House Oversight Committee last month released tens of thousands of pages of records tied to Epstein’s prosecution, including a handwritten note mentioning Trump among the names listed in a birthday letter collection for Epstein.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Oct. 2025
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As of Tuesday evening, the fire crew has achieved full containment of the blaze.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Use it in Laptop Mode for productivity with a full keyboard and trackpad, switch to Studio Mode for drawing and design with the Surface Pen (not included), or detach the screen to enter Tablet Mode for browsing, streaming, and entertainment.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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Tailgate spots are passed down for generations, tents are outfitted with chandeliers and furniture, and the food goes beyond the basic game day dips with elaborate menus, signature cocktails, and real silverware.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Klum already teased this year’s elaborate look sharing three photos of what appeared to be a 3D model in the works.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Since the pregnancy announcement, the couple has made several red carpet appearances and posted several snaps on social media.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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Biden appeared to be seated in an elevated row of a section at Citizens Bank Park when fans snapped photos of him and posted them to social media.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Detailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detailed. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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