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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
Hall has blasted Democrats in the Michigan Senate for not putting forward a detailed road funding plan of their own. Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 10 July 2025 Wogan said the city’s lawyers have met with the management’s attorneys but have not received a detailed plan to shut down operations and rehouse residents, as the city requested by July 3. Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
Verb
Police have not detailed the circumstances that led to the wreck. Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 15 Mar. 2025 In a nearly two-hour podcast episode that aired in 2023, Wong detailed his life as an international arms dealer. Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 15 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for detailed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detailed
Adjective
  • This requires clear expectations, thorough documentation, and measuring success by deliverables rather than desk time.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
  • The water reservoir runs for about 45 seconds per fill, just enough for a thorough clean.
    Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 3 July 2025
Adjective
  • The Bayeux Museum in Normandy indicates that the intricate tapestry features 626 characters, 37 buildings, 41 ships and 202 horses and mules.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
  • Featuring over 3,000 glazed tile mosaics, fresco panels, intricate filigree and brickwork, the wall also encompasses vivid and colorful illustrations of angels and demons, humans and birds, hunting and battle scenes, not to mention plentiful floral and geometric motifs.
    Sonya Rehman, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Verb
  • He was convinced Liverpool had made a shrewd choice when Slot was appointed as Klopp’s successor, having seen his work close up during his three-year reign at Feyenoord.
    James Pearce, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
  • After the presidential election, in 1989, Bush appointed her to be a member of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council.
    ASSOCIATED PRESS, TIME, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Matlin was nominated for an Emmy for that guest appearance.
    Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Vought was nominated to run the Office of Management and Budget, while Carr was tapped to lead the Federal Communications Commission.
    Nik Popli, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Currently, Matt Dickerson and Benito Jones are listed as starters on the Dolphins' defensive line.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
  • One recent residence listed for him in Harrisburg was condemned in 2022.
    Marc Levy, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • On the second floor is also a full bathroom with a standing shower.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
  • Over his last 60 games dating to May 7, a little more than a full third of the season, Rafaela is now batting .301 with 12 homers, 33 RBI and a .906 OPS.
    Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025
Adjective
  • Katy Perry's Phoenix concert featured elaborate visuals, gravity-defying stunts and her biggest hits.
    Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 13 July 2025
  • The mayor has yet to internalize how much City Hall’s elaborate bait-and-switch on voters in winning approval of much-higher-than-promised new trash fees on 226,000-plus single-family homes has damaged his reputation.
    U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
Verb
  • The president has also frequently posted about Woods on Truth Social, especially when the golfer made comebacks from injury.
    Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
  • On March 11, according to a screenshot shared with JTA, one group member posted a message that appeared to endorse Garfunkel’s petition but also raised questions about it.
    Ben Sales, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2025

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“Detailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detailed. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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