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verb

past tense of detail

Synonym Chooser

How does the adjective detailed differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of detailed are circumstantial, minute, and particular. While all these words mean "dealing with a matter fully and usually point by point," detailed stresses abundance or completeness of detail.

a detailed analysis of the event

When might circumstantial be a better fit than detailed?

Although the words circumstantial and detailed have much in common, circumstantial implies fullness of detail that fixes something described in time and space.

a circumstantial account of our visit

In what contexts can minute take the place of detailed?

The words minute and detailed can be used in similar contexts, but minute implies close and searching attention to the smallest details.

a minute examination of a fossil

When could particular be used to replace detailed?

The meanings of particular and detailed largely overlap; however, particular implies a precise attention to every detail.

a particular description of the scene of the crime

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of detailed
Adjective
Two Senate Republicans defended Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) following a profile that detailed concerns from current and former staffers about his mental fitness. Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 9 May 2025 That ultimately led to a request for detailed sensitive data — including citizenship status and addresses — of all SNAP participants in the previous year from at least one of the states. Stephen Fowler, NPR, 9 May 2025
Verb
Police have not detailed the circumstances that led to the wreck. Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 15 Mar. 2025 In a nearly two-hour podcast episode that aired in 2023, Wong detailed his life as an international arms dealer. Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 15 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for detailed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detailed
Adjective
  • Give your resume and LinkedIn profile a thorough audit (or get a resume writer or career coach to help you), and find ways to creatively include these in-demand skills within them.
    Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
  • The model comes with seven flossing tips, a one-minute timer with a 30-second pacer to ensure thorough water flossing of all areas and a removable water reservoir with 90+ seconds of flossing time.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
Adjective
  • Human relationships are intricate and inherently messy, providing intangible benefits like growth through discomfort and emotional depth through complexity.
    Kim Samuel, Time, 14 May 2025
  • Overlooking Plaza San Francisco, climb to the rooftop bar for far reaching views of the city’s extraordinary skyline peppered with the intricate domes and towers of its many Baroque churches.
    Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Verb
  • He was convinced Liverpool had made a shrewd choice when Slot was appointed as Klopp’s successor, having seen his work close up during his three-year reign at Feyenoord.
    James Pearce, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
  • After the presidential election, in 1989, Bush appointed her to be a member of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council.
    ASSOCIATED PRESS, TIME, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Matlin was nominated for an Emmy for that guest appearance.
    Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Vought was nominated to run the Office of Management and Budget, while Carr was tapped to lead the Federal Communications Commission.
    Nik Popli, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Currently, Matt Dickerson and Benito Jones are listed as starters on the Dolphins' defensive line.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
  • One recent residence listed for him in Harrisburg was condemned in 2022.
    Marc Levy, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • On the other hand, users earn free passes and engagement reward points, which cover the full subscription fee initially paid by Hibe, in return.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 15 May 2025
  • Note that full containment doesn't mean the fire is completely out.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2025
Adjective
  • They’re known for their elaborate stone structures, which were located at an archaeological site now known as Chavín de Huántar in the Andean highlands.
    Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 May 2025
  • The great argus is an at-risk species with an elaborate pattern of eyespots on its tail feathers, according to Thai National Parks.
    Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
Verb
  • The president has also frequently posted about Woods on Truth Social, especially when the golfer made comebacks from injury.
    Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
  • On March 11, according to a screenshot shared with JTA, one group member posted a message that appeared to endorse Garfunkel’s petition but also raised questions about it.
    Ben Sales, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2025

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“Detailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detailed. Accessed 19 May. 2025.

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