How to Use detailed in a Sentence
detailed
adjective- We need a more detailed comparison of the available options.
- He gave us very detailed instructions.
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Some etchings are more detailed, while others still appear to be the wandering doodles of a teenager.
— Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Oct. 2024 -
Theaters using Sightline will provide detailed seat maps that clearly outline which seats go for which price point.
— Christian Holub, EW.com, 6 Feb. 2023 -
New Zealand authorities have not made any arrests or revealed detailed information about the seizure.
— Theara Coleman, The Week, 8 Feb. 2023 -
According to Missy, the answer lies in asking better questions and pushing for more detailed reporting.
— Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024 -
Much of it reflected traditional folktales and mythology of the real world; there’s even a detailed creation myth, featuring a clash between gods.
— Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024 -
This observation was made possible by the space agency’s recent efforts to provide an unprecedentedly detailed map of the stars.
— Jackie Wattles, CNN, 8 Feb. 2023 -
Some Carfax reports also show detailed information about the car’s service history.
— Elizabeth Rivelli, Car and Driver, 7 Feb. 2023 -
County Judge Patrick Deakins said his office will be sending out more detailed information on the requests to the justices of the peace beginning today.
— Tom Sissom, Arkansas Online, 28 Feb. 2023 -
Most of the existing data comes from agricultural land, where detailed soil information was valuable for farming and commercial purposes.
— Rebecca Cairns; Video By Hazel Pfeifer, CNN, 20 Feb. 2023 -
Records from the most recent decades are, of course, the most detailed.
— Scott Dance The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 9 July 2023 -
They're made of durable resin, highly detailed, and hang from a durable chain.
— Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 6 July 2023 -
To get started, get detailed dimensions of your yard and new home from the builder.
— Cameron Sullivan, The Mercury News, 25 Jan. 2024 -
But Cheryl had something: those 27 pages of detailed notes.
— Richard Schlesinger, CBS News, 3 Aug. 2024 -
Thomas did not respond to a detailed list of questions.
— Joshua Kaplan, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2023 -
The movie’s website offers a detailed rundown of the options.
— Kevin Uhrmacher, Washington Post, 20 July 2023 -
Imaging: These tests, such as a CT scan and X-ray, take detailed pictures of the inside of your body.
— Korin Miller, Health, 17 Nov. 2023 -
Yet Holley’s book represents the most detailed account of the Shakurs to date.
— Keisha N. Blain, The New Republic, 3 Aug. 2023 -
Today’s remix of the Lite-Brite is so much more detailed and intricate.
— Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 2 Oct. 2024 -
Or, use the custom mapping to make detailed charts of depth contours.
— Ric Burnley, Field & Stream, 4 May 2023 -
The State Department has a detailed tally of the military gear shipped to Ukraine.
— Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2023 -
That mission will be the first to conduct detailed reconnaissance of the icy moon.
— Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Sep. 2023 -
This helps your dentist get a more detailed image of your bite and tooth structure.
— Sherri Gordon, Health, 14 Aug. 2024 -
The woman fought him off and gave a detailed description that matched the earlier one.
— Phil Helsel, NBC News, 20 Dec. 2023 -
There’s also a detailed 18-page booklet that doubles as a first-aid guide, whether in the wilderness or at home.
— Katrina Cossey, Parents, 5 Oct. 2023 -
Telescopes aim to collect as much light as possible for detailed views of the night sky.
— Delger Erdenesanaa, New York Times, 14 May 2024 -
Get a detailed map of church tours at the Beaufort Visitors Center.
— Sallie Funderburk, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 -
In seconds, your neon detailed cart will take an 80-foot drop, two vertical loops and reach speeds of 50 miles per hour.
— Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 15 Aug. 2024 -
Some researchers say that the detailed, external bone surface texture on the face of, say, the T. rex is just like that of a crocodilian.
— Sofia Quaglia, Discover Magazine, 27 Apr. 2023
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