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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
Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
This is an irrelevant detail in an irrelevant document.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2025
Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 21 Mar. 2025
During the March 20 hearing, prosecutors detailed some of the messages and discussions.
—Julia Marnin, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The stunning dress — complete with ruching detail on the bodice and a sweetheart V-neck — takes Vivian from a duckling to a swan, leaving everyone (including Edward) in awe while on a date at the opera to watch a performance of Verdi's La Traviata.
—Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
This is an irrelevant detail in an irrelevant document.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
Researchers detailed their work in a study published March 20 in the journal Science.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 21 Mar. 2025
During the March 20 hearing, prosecutors detailed some of the messages and discussions.
—Julia Marnin, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detail
Noun
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Bringing that authentic Indonesian spice, expect most items to have at least a little bit of kick.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The partners’ favorite items in the collection hint at the elasticity of their vision.—
Mayer Rus,
Architectural Digest,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In fact, sources have told me that the PACCARB has already been disbanded.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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In fact, this year's show won't have any comedic performances at all.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The album thrives on tension—between glitz and grime, between cool detachment and desperate longing.—
Darryn King,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Aside from funding challenges and marketing gaps, Hayes is also learning to navigate the line between detachment and parasocial connection as an avid social media user himself.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For example: Department of Defense: Plans to eliminate up to 60,000 civilian jobs, representing a 5% to 8% reduction in its civilian workforce.—
Solange Charas,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Anyone who worked at that law firm would not be allowed to take a job in government.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Her father, Eddie Meyers, a Naval Academy graduate, had been stationed there at Camp Pendleton Marine Base.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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He was stationed on Long Island, New York, at the time.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The United Kingdom's National Oceanography Centre was testing the sub, which was named Boaty McBoatface in a viral online poll in 2016, when mooring for the camera system got tangled in its propeller, the center said in a statement Monday.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
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The soccer star, 35, welcomed her second baby, a son named Enzo, with husband Servando Carrasco, sharing the happy news with a joint post on Instagram on Sunday, March 30.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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For context, some of the league’s smaller market teams, such as the Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans, and Oklahoma City Thunder, are based in cities with populations far larger than any of the counties listed above.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Looking at the credits, there’s a lot of studios listed on here, even on some individual tracks, so most of these songs look like they were worked on over a period of time, sometimes with different people and places.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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What Happens Next The Russian military will continue its activities, including exercises and patrols, in the Sea of Japan.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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This year — in which Gov. Hochul has been funding additional overtime for overnight transit cop patrols — has seen a further reduction, with an average of 4.4 major crimes a day for January and February.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Detail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detail. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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