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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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Two days after the letter was sent, Abbott announced 18 items on the special session agenda.—
Rachel Royster
July 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025
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Any item deemed inappropriate or hazardous by stadium security.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Kamut 10 grams per cup cooked Like farro, kamut is a type of wheat; in fact, the term kamut is the ancient Egyptian word for it.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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In fact, as more of us spend more and more time looking at screens rather than at each other, loneliness is one of the greatest and most underestimated health challenges of our time.—
Sylvana Quader Sinha,
Forbes.com,
14 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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So, although the President, and maybe even Powell might want overall interest rates to be lower, that’s not the FOMC’s mandate, which is focused on controlling inflation and maintaining job creation.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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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
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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Much of the group is stationed in and around San Diego.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
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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He was listed as the No. 28 prospect for the draft by MLB.com.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The great majority, 21, are listed as non-aggravated assaults, meaning no weapon was used and victims likely suffered minor or even no injuries.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 July 2025
Noun
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By the end of 2017, body cameras — a tool for both accountability and investigation — were in use for all Chicago Police Department patrol officers, which allows jurors and courtroom observers to watch, to some extent, a police shooting unfold.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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However, that claim could not be verified, with the judge ruling that the animal patrol officer did not adequately look to see if food and water were provided and if the horses were properly fenced on the property while performing a welfare check on May 7, according to court records.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
11 July 2025
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“Detail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detail. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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