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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
John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
No details were provided as to why.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
Leia Mendoza, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
They’re finished with classic pockets and whiskered detailing at the thighs.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
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Noun
This year’s construction started more than a month ago and, while details are still under wraps, visitors should expect technical wizardry and serious scares.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
No details were provided as to why.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
The event started off with a keynote conversation with Blumhouse CEO Jason Blum, who detailed his career in celebration of the company’s 15th anniversary.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
They’re finished with classic pockets and whiskered detailing at the thighs.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detail
Noun
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Grijalva trapped in the waiting place Press conferences are not the only recurring agenda item on Capitol Hill amid the government shutdown.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Oct. 2025
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Many consumers have started to turn their backs on luxury goods; fed up with a lack of ingenuity, skyrocketing daily expenses, and arguably declining quality, shoppers are thinking twice before splurging on designer items.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In fact, Kondo even argues that the need to clear the space around us and to tidy things away is just as widespread and common as the religious tendency.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Oct. 2025
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Bitcoin and ether’s comparative resilience is largely due to the fact that the two largest cryptos by market capitalization are older and more well established than alternative digital assets, GSR head of content and special projects Frank Chaparro told CNBC.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In the most common type of surgery, doctors aim to stabilize abnormal parts of the retina that can cause bleeding, swelling or detachment.—
Liz Szabo,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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Now, the filmmaker’s latest effort shows characteristic daring in its detachment.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
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While on his jobs, Colter often has close calls with law enforcement, leading Reenie, a lawyer, to swoop in and save the day.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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And most of these jobs don’t require a computer science degree or even coding skills.—
Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Mercury will eventually station retrograde in this area of your chart, which could trigger feelings of nostalgia or even result in a long-overdue heart-to-heart conversation.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Kane became a Chiefs fan after the Army stationed his wife at Fort Leavenworth in 2021, about 35 miles northwest of Kansas City.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
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The two were falsely named as recruits to the university's crew team, even though neither ever participated in the sport, including posing for photos of themselves working out using crew machines.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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The survey said 30% of employers named chronic disease, 26% cited higher use of services and 22% said hospital prices accelerated the cost of health insurance.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Matt Zingler, the co-founder and CEO of the global hip-hop festival Rolling Loud, is listing his Biscayne Point retreat, complete with 150 feet of prime bay frontage.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
21 Oct. 2025
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The property — which features trails and areas for camping, fishing and hiking — is currently listed at around $5 million, though the county is currently negotiating a final price with the property owner.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
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Employees deemed essential to public safety, including military personnel, law enforcement officers, border patrol and air traffic controllers are required to report for duty without pay.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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During the same patrol, coast guard personnel discovered a second buoy at the northern end of Scarborough Shoal, after spotting one placed near the middle of the atoll earlier in the week, the official said.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Detail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detail. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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