as in detailed
including many small descriptive features
a blow-by-blow account of what had changed in her life since they last met
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Recent Examples of blow-by-blow
Disney’s conversations with United have not extended to a proposal for live blow-by-blow access during a season and the club do not currently have plans for a more contemporary film that would allow supporters a peak behind the curtain.
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Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 22 Apr. 2024
Jackie listened, rapt in the blow-by-blow, holding Jase by the shoulders.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Using archival newspaper reports and interviews with a local historian, here’s a blow-by-blow recreation of the Ashley Gang’s demise — from Sept. 12, 1924, the day of the Bank of Pompano robbery, to Nov. 1, 1924, the day police killed the gangsters.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025
The hearing has given the public the best blow-by-blow yet of what occurred when Green was fatally shot while promoting the grand opening of an Oakland beauty shop on the 4000 block of Telegraph Avenue.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024
Planet Labs began releasing its astounding photographs even before Vladimir Putin’s tanks and troops stormed Ukraine’s borders, and its blow-by-blow coverage has ricocheted across iPhones, tv screens and magazine covers across the continents.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
In a series of videos posted to his Facebook, the singer-songwriter gave fans a blow-by-blow of the harrowing incident.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 19 Nov. 2024
Jim Lampley, International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee, veteran sports broadcaster including blow-by-blow boxing duties, and co-host of viewer chats on PPV.COM's lpay-per-view boxing live streams
The question proceeds from an exaggerated premise.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Jane’s Addiction not only canceled the remainder of its tour but seems to have split up as a band in the wake of singer Perry Farrell assaulting guitarist Dave Navarro on-stage (and also off-stage, according to the band’s guitar tech, in a new podcast blow-by-blow account).
—Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Sep. 2024
Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 22 Apr. 2024
Jackie listened, rapt in the blow-by-blow, holding Jase by the shoulders.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Using archival newspaper reports and interviews with a local historian, here’s a blow-by-blow recreation of the Ashley Gang’s demise — from Sept. 12, 1924, the day of the Bank of Pompano robbery, to Nov. 1, 1924, the day police killed the gangsters.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025
The hearing has given the public the best blow-by-blow yet of what occurred when Green was fatally shot while promoting the grand opening of an Oakland beauty shop on the 4000 block of Telegraph Avenue.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024
Planet Labs began releasing its astounding photographs even before Vladimir Putin’s tanks and troops stormed Ukraine’s borders, and its blow-by-blow coverage has ricocheted across iPhones, tv screens and magazine covers across the continents.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
In a series of videos posted to his Facebook, the singer-songwriter gave fans a blow-by-blow of the harrowing incident.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 19 Nov. 2024
Jim Lampley, International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee, veteran sports broadcaster including blow-by-blow boxing duties, and co-host of viewer chats on PPV.COM's lpay-per-view boxing live streams
The question proceeds from an exaggerated premise.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Jane’s Addiction not only canceled the remainder of its tour but seems to have split up as a band in the wake of singer Perry Farrell assaulting guitarist Dave Navarro on-stage (and also off-stage, according to the band’s guitar tech, in a new podcast blow-by-blow account).
—Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blow-by-blow
Adjective
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The website Time and Date also provides detailed information about where and when to see the phenomenon.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging, MRI scans Purpose: MRIs are scans that can create detailed images of the internal structures of the body, including organs, bones, muscles and blood vessels, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The manual work process was as impressive as the thorough understanding of quality choices.—
Mark Holgate,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2025
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Before starting an application server migration, ensure the middleware provider offers comprehensive migration resources and conducts a thorough review of your current architecture.—
Steve Millidge,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the Cavaliers had their full 15-man standard roster available for Game 1.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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Can Trump fire Fed Chair Powell? The Federal Reserve is charged with promoting full employment and stable prices.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Blow-by-blow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blow-by-blow. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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