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as in thorough
including many small descriptive features
a detailed report on all the activities that their Scout troop had been involved in over the past year
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as in intricate
made or done with great care or with much detail
a detailed miniature of the royal palace
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as in nominated
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 listed
to specify one after another
detailed all of the reasons that the plan was a bad idea
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Recent Examples of detailed
Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The administration has not given detailed reasons for the visa or student enrollment status cancellations.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
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
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Adjective
Officials documented more than 700 images of the Hackman home, in addition to a detailed incident report which included evidence of dead rodents, rodent feces and live traps throughout multiple buildings on the property.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The administration has not given detailed reasons for the visa or student enrollment status cancellations.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detailed
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
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Dutch florists provided tens of thousands of flowers in an intricate, colorful layout − a tradition in its 39th year.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Across extremely varied and challenging environments, the intricate stories of penguin species—such as rockhoppers, gentoos, macaronis and Magellanic—are unveiled.—
Laura Manske,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
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Matlin was nominated for an Emmy for that guest appearance.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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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
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Prices listed reflect time and date of publication and are subject to change.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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One recent residence listed for him in Harrisburg was condemned in 2022.—
Marc Levy,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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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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For opening night of Good Night, and Good Luck at Winter Garden Theatre in New York City on April 3, Lopez stunned in a strapless black gown with a plunging neckline with a lightly colored caftan cape that flowed down to an elaborate train.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Through its elaborate culinary retreats in the Kenyan bush, guests team up with an array of cooks to collect edible plants in a combination master class and gathering mission.—
Vivian Song,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2025
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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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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
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“Detailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detailed. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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