How to Use detailing in a Sentence

detailing

noun
  • It was built in the high-end style of the day with brick detailing and a slate roof.
    Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, 22 May 2021
  • Look on the north side at the break in the anodized detailing.
    Donna Reiner, The Arizona Republic, 25 Mar. 2021
  • These high-rise jeans are a favorite of Gray’s, and are all down to the detailing.
    Calin Van Paris, Peoplemag, 20 Dec. 2022
  • The detailing didn't stop there, as the cloth greenery wrapped around the waistline of Nicole's dress.
    Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 25 Apr. 2023
  • The bright, floral detailing will add a touch of style to any dish your mom makes.
    Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 6 Dec. 2022
  • Now the Starion has the tidy look and the classy detailing of a driver's car.
    Rich Ceppos, Car and Driver, 12 Apr. 2023
  • The $2,780 pants featured oversized detailing, from the belt loops to the pockets, and of course, the eye-catching fly.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2024
  • Police said that Dulos took $500 cash out of an ATM near the car wash to pay for the detailing.
    Dave Altimari, courant.com, 10 Sep. 2019
  • Also unique to the Black Badge is a set of 21-inch wheels with carbon detailing.
    Alistair Charlton, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2021
  • The 16-piece set features gold detailing of the iconic map.
    Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 13 Jan. 2020
  • The better detailing is upfront with the splitter and in the rear wing, which is adjustable.
    Sal Vaglica, Car and Driver, 21 Jan. 2023
  • What to Consider The ruched detailing is only on the side.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2023
  • What makes the guides so helpful is the tremendous detailing of what to expect.
    Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2023
  • To echo the detailing on the main floor, Sass designed a board-and-batten wall treatment in the new bathroom.
    Kim Palmer, Star Tribune, 20 Nov. 2020
  • Deep red with gold detailing, the chunky bottle is made of hearty glass, and fits perfectly in the palm of my hand.
    Hannah Rimm, refinery29.com, 3 Mar. 2021
  • Inside, the house is full of handsome rooms and fine detailing.
    Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, 14 Nov. 2020
  • But one of the great joys of working on this show is the detailing of the costumes and props and production design.
    Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 19 Apr. 2023
  • That’s why her swimwear pieces have such special and unique detailing.
    Essence Fashion Editors, Essence, 28 June 2023
  • The deep V-neck shows a subtle amount of skin, while the detailing at the chest adds flattering support.
    Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 27 Jan. 2024
  • What to Consider Some may find the floral detailing on the top and bottom of the sole to be a little too much.
    Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2023
  • Check out this style with criss-cross detailing that shoppers say can be dressed up or down.
    Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
  • Keep things sweet in this open-back one-piece with fluttery detailing.
    Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 13 May 2022
  • The accent wall from the 1930s, which had been painted over, was recreated down to the gold leaf detailing.
    oregonlive, 24 Sep. 2021
  • Built around 1929, the house has arched doorways and wooden detailing on the ceiling.
    E.b. Solomont, WSJ, 9 Nov. 2022
  • The frilly cap sleeves and relaxed fit complement the sweet Swiss dot detailing.
    Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2024
  • Demos wore a checkered suit, while Shahi donned a slinky metallic dress with a thigh-high slit and off-the-shoulder detailing.
    Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 18 Mar. 2024
  • For fall, a loafer pump with buckle detailing and contrast stitch pump are among the highlights.
    Lily Templeton, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
  • His wife, the actor Cheryl Hines, wore an off-the-shoulder black dress with feather detailing.
    Vogue, 19 Jan. 2025
  • This one, with all-over textured detailing, a subtly oversized top, and cropped wide-leg pants, fits the style bill exactly.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
  • It’s made from a lightweight material that could be used as a coverup or worn on a particularly hot day, but its puffed sleeves and keyhole detailing give it a dressier feel.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025

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