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as in item
a separate part in a list, account, or series
every detail was accounted for
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as in fact
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 detachment
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 job
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 to name
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 to list
to specify one after another
detailed all of the reasons that the plan was a bad idea
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Recent Examples of detail
Catherine Santino, People.com, 9 July 2025
While many details of the wedding still remain under wraps, including the guest list and precise date, certain information has been made available.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 27 June 2025
Kansas City Star, 9 July 2025
The fresh wave of accusations detailed by BBC News includes some of the most serious allegations yet against the 60-year-old presenter.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 July 2025
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Noun
Keira Knightley attended Chanel's Haute Couture show during Paris Fashion Week in a black-and-white tiered dress with black ribbon details.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 9 July 2025
While many details of the wedding still remain under wraps, including the guest list and precise date, certain information has been made available.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 27 June 2025
Verb
Political blows Along with the county charter, the lawsuit references an ordinance passed by the legislature in 2023 detailing the procedure for an election to recall the county executive.
—Kansas City Star, 9 July 2025
The fresh wave of accusations detailed by BBC News includes some of the most serious allegations yet against the 60-year-old presenter.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detail
Noun
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Maintain a safe distance from water, wet items, and metal objects.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
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When some companies make fixing their items almost impossible, community organizations and activists are fighting back to help remedy the issue and the broken system.—
Sophie Liza Cannon,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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In fact, Devers was not the best hitter on the Red Sox team, at least not according 2025 statistics.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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In some cases, Manning said, the fact that the deceased person was gay was wiped from their identity in the funerals.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Emotional detachment rarely announces itself with a dramatic goodbye.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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His Leo makes little effort to fit in, and he’s resented all the more for his lofty detachment.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Younger generations are being prepared to be worker bees — for jobs that are disappearing.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Recent data has pointed to a stronger labor market, with the unemployment rate dropping and the economy adding more jobs than expected in June.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Will Wallace take a huge leap forward in Year 2? Last summer, Wallace, a 2024 third-round pick, was stationed behind Jewell and Shaq Thompson on the inside linebacker depth chart.—
Mike Kaye
July 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 July 2025
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Towards the end of the month, Mercury will station retrograde in your sign on July 18, which can leave you questioning or second-guessing your choices.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
8 July 2025
Verb
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There are boat ramps and fishing piers for anglers; a playground for the kids; walking and biking paths; an 18-hole disc golf course; and a floating restaurant, to name just a few amenities.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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That same year, Water Street, which ran where River Road is today, was the first street to be named.—
Leo Bertucci,
The Courier-Journal,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Silky sharks are listed under CITES Appendix II and are considered globally vulnerable.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The building is listed at $2.49 million, a drop from its original price of $2.9 million.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2025
Noun
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They were first spotted by military patrol and then handed over to the police.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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Recent immigration sweeps in the Los Angeles area sparked widespread protests and small riots downtown, as people threw rocks at law enforcement and set patrol vehicles on fire, and federal agents responded with tear gas and pepper spray.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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“Detail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detail. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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