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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 Ellis, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
With a press conference scheduled for today, early details reveal how serious the efforts are and, with them, how Sacramento is positioning itself for an MLB expansion market in the west.
—Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Tour immersive exhibits detailing life from the Reconstruction era right up to the human rights challenges still facing us globally today.
—Elizabeth Green, AJC.com, 28 May 2026
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Noun
Erazo argues that security in the campaign has become less about policy detail and more about political performance.
—Catherine Ellis, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
With a press conference scheduled for today, early details reveal how serious the efforts are and, with them, how Sacramento is positioning itself for an MLB expansion market in the west.
—Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Verb
The shirt featured gathered detailing along the side while the skirt was detailed with slashes and sheer lace panels.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Tour immersive exhibits detailing life from the Reconstruction era right up to the human rights challenges still facing us globally today.
—Elizabeth Green, AJC.com, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detail
Noun
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Amazon's fall sale is also a great time to start your holiday shopping before popular items start to sell out.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Do not burn debris or other items during an air quality alert.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Jason Pack, a retired FBI supervisory special agent, told Fox News Digital that the fact negotiators remain in communication with the suspect is a significant development.—
Greg Wehner , Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Or admission is required for each individual, to cover the fact that some have more children than others.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Stepping away from our usual routines in a different setting, far from our commitments and deadlines, can give us a sense of calm, detachment, and tranquility.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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The film’s unspeakably haunting final shot typifies Cannes 2026 to a tee, its free-floating detachment from reality doubling as a revelatory expression of our own relationship to it.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026
Noun
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On one side were Carson’s years growing up in provincial Columbus, Georgia, and the succession of Southern towns to which her husband’s job had called them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Kory Kantenga, head of economics for the Americas at LinkedIn, explained how the high prices consumers are seeing at gas pumps may affect their teenager’s ability to land a job at their local grocer.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Still, Mercury will station retrograde in this area of your chart, bringing old relationship conversations, unresolved feelings or former partners to the forefront.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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Lee was sitting courtside at Madison Square Garden when his team was defeated by the San Antonio Spurs, the same place he’s been stationed for hundreds of nights since in his role as the Knicks’ most passionate celebrity superfan.—
Chris Smith,
Vanity Fair,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Her work has been translated into more than thirty languages, and Time magazine named her one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Wagyu steaks, seafood plucked fresh from nearby Toyosu Market, and delectable Hokkaido scallops to name a few of the superlative Japanese produce available.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The chip also came with an ownership agreement that required signees to list their Social Security number, gas credit card number, and astrological sign.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The backstory Lizard Island was declared a National Park in 1937, the surrounding waters were recognised as a National Marine Park in 1974, and the Great Barrier Reef was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1981.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Police conducted a traffic stop and during the encounter, the driver allegedly rammed into a patrol vehicle multiple times and also drove toward an officer.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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The tanker went off the right shoulder of the highway and rolled onto its side, state patrol officials said.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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“Detail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detail. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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