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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
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
On Thursday, however, Anthropic went further, publishing a detailed engineering post acknowledging that three separate engineering missteps were behind the performance issue.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
Each armband was detailed with the Heal Los Angeles logo.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
The architecture draws on classic English influences, with a slate roof and detailed millwork, paired with more modern additions like smart home systems and an elevator.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
On Thursday, however, Anthropic went further, publishing a detailed engineering post acknowledging that three separate engineering missteps were behind the performance issue.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
Some of the siblings knew that Jackson’s behavior felt wrong, but feared speaking out, and others gained more clarity after watching 2019’s Leaving Neverland, as the abuse detailed mirrored their own.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
Each armband was detailed with the Heal Los Angeles logo.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detailed
Adjective
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Patients should see a medical provider for a thorough exam and bloodwork before starting the drugs, the doctor emphasized.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Still, the property is thorough in its offerings.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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The traditional main residence showcases intricate molding and dark wood flooring throughout, from the grand formal living and dining rooms to the more casual sitting rooms and breakfast nook, with practically all the spaces featuring stately fireplaces.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Overly Intricate Islands Overly intricate kitchen islands are less popular than those that are more simplistic in design.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
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Miron Muslic was appointed in the summer following his acrimonious departure from Plymouth Argyle, and the Bosnian has built an incredibly consistent, tough team that, unlike its predecessors, responds well to adversity.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Trump appointed Powell as chair in 2017 during his first administration and has for years attempted to pressure the central bank to cut short-term interest rate.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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And Leaving Neverland — a genuinely consequential work of documentary filmmaking that won an Emmy and was nominated for a Peabody — is no longer available to watch on any official streaming platform in the United States.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2026
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Judge Cornelia Pillard, who was nominated by Democratic President Barack Obama, also heard the case.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Apr. 2026
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The course, which dates back to 1914, is listed on the Florida Historic Golf Trail as the state’s second-oldest.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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British luxury label Burberry announced that Alessandra Cozzani, an independent non-executive director, has been appointed to the board of Brembo NV, a global mobility innovation company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Hiddink, Di Matteo, and Benitez all benefited from having players full of character as well as the ability to turn up on showpiece occasions.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Taylor, who has since made a full recovery, praised the students for their actions.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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An elementary school with an elaborate playground tells parents that outdoor exploration matters here.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
1 May 2026
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The law, believed to be the first of its kind in the country, is named for Kristil Krug, a Colorado woman who was killed in 2023 after an elaborate stalking plot carried out by her husband.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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Knowing that my picture, whether flattering or not, is going to be posted (or shared with our family) is extremely daunting.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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In a video posted on Donaldson's Instagram on Tuesday, he is seen swimming along the Ord River beside a man in a canoe, as another boat sails past him.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Detailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detailed. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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